Accountant-Fixed Assets

Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 3 years experience in accounting, financial reporting, or management
• Manufacturing background is preferred
• Additional Qualifications, Certifications and/or Licenses:
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Essential Responsibilities:
• Asset Lifecycle Management: Process and record all fixed asset transactions, including acquisitions, transfers, impairments, and disposals (Corporate)
• Capital Expense Oversight: Review operational purchase orders and invoices to determine whether expenditure should be expensed or capitalized.
• Physical Inventories: Plan, execute, and reconcile periodic physical audits of plant equipment, vehicles, and facilities
• General Ledger Reconciliation: Reconcile the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger and prepare monthly roll-forward schedules (Global Lightera LLC)
• Annual Audit & Risk Management : Prepare detailed fixed asset and depreciation schedules for internal, and external auditors.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Accounting systems knowledge (SAP and JDE preferred)
• General Expectations:
• Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
• Advanced with MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
• Exhibit all aspects of Lightera “Standards of Conduct”
• Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.
• Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.