Senior Accountant with Fixed Asset and CAPEX accounting

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My name is Rohen and I represent Vision InfoTech. Let me know if you're interested in the below position.

Role: Senior Accountant

Location: San Rafael, CA Hybrid – Tues and Thursday remote

Job Type: Contract

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Job Description:

Client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the full lifecycle of Fixed Asset and CAPEX accounting. This long-term contract role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment and enjoys partnering with cross functional teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Fixed Asset Accounting & Reporting
• Manage end to end fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and depreciation
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and ensure alignment with the general ledger
• Perform monthly close activities: journal entries, reconciliations, roll forwards, and variance analysis
• Review and validate asset classifications in accordance with US GAAP and company policy
• Support internal and external audit requests related to fixed assets

CAPEX Accounting & Project Support
• Partner with project managers to monitor capital project spend and ensure proper capitalization vs. expense treatment
• Asset Under Construction (AUC) balances and drive timely project closures
• Assist in forecasting depreciation and CAPEX impacts for FP&A and business partners
• Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and support continuous process improvements

OPEX PO & Accrual Analysis

• Perform monthly OPEX purchase order (PO) reviews to ensure accuracy of commitments, proper coding, and alignment with budget expectations
• Prepare and analyze OPEX accruals, ensuring completeness and accuracy of period end expense recognition
• Partner with budget owners to investigate and explain OPEX variances, providing clear insights into drivers and trends
• Monitor open POs and goods/services receipts to validate timing of expense recognition and identify items requiring cleanup or closure
• Support monthly OPEX reporting packages, including variance commentary and analysis for FP&A and business partners
• Strengthen OPEX-related controls and contribute to process improvements that enhance transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in operating expense management

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement
• Maintain strong internal controls over fixed asset and CAPEX processes
• Support SOX documentation, testing, and remediation activities
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and improve data integrity
• Contribute to system enhancements or ERP projects impacting fixed asset accounting
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including 3+ years focused on fixed assets and/or CAPEX
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, including capitalization rules and depreciation methodologies
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets
• Experience with major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)

Preferred
• CPA or CPA eligible
• Experience in biotech, pharma, manufacturing, or other capital-intensive industries
• Familiarity with SOX controls and audit processes
• Experience with project accounting modules or fixed asset subledger systems

Rohen Singh

Talent Acquisition Specialist

VISION INFOTECH INC

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368 Main Street, st#3, Melrose MA 02176

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