Job Information
Aston Carter Fixed Asset Accountant in Des Plaines, Illinois
Responsibilities
General Accounting:
Perform account analysis and reconciliations.
Prepare general ledger entries.
Property Administration:
Follow company policies for proper classification of Fixed assets.
Handle all aspects of maintaining and recording of fixed assets.
Maintain fixed asset ledger (calculating depreciation, tagging, location and etc.).
Perform month end close for Fixed asset.
Prepare monthly reports for Fixed asset (spending plan & CapEx) and others.
Review the need for Construction In Progress (CIP) Project.
Process fringe adjustment on an annual basis for CIP projects: provisional vs actuals.
Maintain equipment purchased under direct sponsor projects.
Review Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to insure we are in compliance with equipment/property purchased under direct sponsored projects.
Submit property reports on a timely manner.
Perform BI-Annual government inventory.
Prepare report on an annual basis for insurance purposes.
Review subcontractor invoices against payment terms and approve sub contract invoices for payment.
Provide year-end support for auditor requests.
Documents prepared by client (PBCs).
Research questions and reconciliation issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Project Accounting:
Investigate project issues including:
Cost past the end date.
Serve as a backup for billing group.
Server as a back for cash Receipts.
Prepare and submit Project accruals.
Project closeout activities/analysis.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Construction/project experience.
Reading and reviewing contracts. (helps with invoice review - before it goes to AP)
Deltek Costpoint
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.