Senior Fixed Asset Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including acquisition, capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset subledger and general ledger accounts
• Review asset-related expenditures for proper capital vs. expense classification
• Track Construction in Progress (CIP) expenditures and coordinate CIP-to-asset transfers
• Prepare monthly asset roll-forward reports, year-end close deliverables, and audit schedules
• Monitor budget-to-actual project costs and collaborate on project closeouts
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and University policies
• Provide guidance to junior accounting staff and serve as a liaison to Facilities, Procurement, and the Budget Office

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field from an accredited institution
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant responsibility for fixed assets or capital project accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards
• Advanced Excel skills for account reconciliation and data analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting standards
• Experience in a higher education or large institutional environment

About the Company

Tuskegee University is a historic institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, fostering a community of scholars and leaders.