Hybrid Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets

at Signature Aviation

• Job title: Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Orlando, United States

About the role

• Senior Accountant responsible for fixed asset accounting processes in a global aviation company. Ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and supporting audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, retirements, and disposals.
• Review asset additions to ensure appropriate classification, useful lives, and depreciation methodologies.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual fixed asset close activities, including reconciliations between the fixed asset subledger and general ledger.
• Prepare fixed asset rollforwards, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation for financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control requirements related to fixed assets.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors on matters related to fixed asset accounting.
• Prepare and respond to audit requests and inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control within the fixed asset accounting process.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, or enhancements related to ERP or fixed asset subledger systems.
• Maintain and update fixed asset accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Partner with Construction & Infrastructure, IT, FP&A, Capital Management, Tax, and Operations teams to ensure proper capitalization and asset tracking.
• Provide accounting guidance related to capital projects, including construction-in-progress (CWIP) accounting and project closeouts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to capital expenditures and depreciation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• CPA or equivalent professional certification (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in fixed asset accounting.
• Experience working with large ERP systems (e.g., AS400, Sage 1000, Sage Premier Fixed Assets, or similar).
• Experience in a large, complex, or multi-entity environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP related to fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and impairment.
• Working knowledge of IFRS 16, including right-of-use asset accounting and lease-related asset impacts, preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience with fixed asset subledger systems and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft and Legal Services
• Paid time off
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Perks