Fixed Asset Accountant

Fixed Asset Accountant

Location : Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Position Type : Unfixed Term

Job Function : Finance

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A family-owned company, bioMerieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics . For almost 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health .

Today, our teams are spread across 44 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.

This includes our SLC site, formerly known as BioFire Diagnostics.

Description

Position Summary :

This role is responsible for Fixed Asset accounting (non-install base). This role will ensure all fixed asset data is accurate, calculate use tax on appropriate purchases, and ensure timely and accurate capitalization of fixed assets.

This role will partner with business functions to ensure that projects are validated and capitalized at the appropriate time.

This role will provide fixed asset schedules for monthly and quarterly financial reporting as well as tax schedules and insurance schedules.

This role will conduct annual fixed asset inventory / prepare the annual impairment memo, prepare budget and any fixed asset data as required.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of bioMerieux Finance Processes and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Fixed Asset addition, retirement, disposal, sale, impairment and depreciation information for all non install base assets.
• Maintain locations available for the physical location field within the 028 Fixed Asset Database.
• Maintain the AUC account for 028 to ensure additions and disposals are accurate and managed timely.
• Prepare / review a monthly rollforward report for 028.
• Ensure deadlines are met and all fixed assets are timely and accurately accounted for 028.
• Ensure the CIP account is cleared timely and accurately for entity 028.
• Plan, organize, and compile data for the annual internal fixed asset physical inventory count and impairment testing review.

Prepare the written impairment report and recommendations.

• Ensure all CAPEX additions are approved and posted to correct General Ledger Accounts, Cost Centers and / or Project (if applicable) according to accounting guidelines and departmental instructions.
• Ensure all purchases are approved and supported with CAPEX bids and appropriate e-requestor approvals.
• Responsible for maintaining all Fixed Asset records and files in SAP.
• Lead and support the activities related to budget preparation / submission and Strat Plan by delivering a fixed asset addition reporting as well as depreciation forecast for both activities.
• Coordinate input and changes with all functional groups and entities in the North American scope to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform the depreciation run in SAP for each period end close.
• Be responsible for submitting and reconciling the Corporate reporting tools (AFO, COFIS and Fixed Asset Rollforward) to ensure alignment.
• Provide all appropriate Fixed Asset reports (as requested) for month, quarter and year-end close, reconcile Fixed Asset sub-ledger accounts and General Ledger Accounts as assigned.
• Provide support for internal and external audits as required.
• Responsible for month-end close activities and related journal entries as required.

Education, Skills, & Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with Fixed Asset accounting in an ERP system (SAP) preferred but not required.

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