Analyst, Fixed Assets

(Full Time Associate, Temporary 12-18 month assignment)

Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000

Summary of Position

• Support fixed asset reporting for over 9,000 retail locations as well as corporate offices and distribution centers in the United States and Canada.
• Assist with tracking and reporting of Construction in Progress, from aggregating cost information through supporting the timely placement of completed projects in service.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of depreciation expense and loss on disposals.
• Assist with tracking and reporting of cloud computing related fixed assets and subscription-based technology investments, supporting proper accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP and corporate policy.
• Provide dedicated support to the Fixed Assets team during the ERP transition, including data validation, reconciliation, and testing of the fixed asset module.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end depreciation accruals and supporting schedules for review.
• Assist with the set-up and maintenance of project accounting (activities, categories, templates, in-service dates, etc.) in the general ledger.
• Support internal departments with data and analysis for the annual capital expenditure budget and monthly forecasting processes.
• Assist the Tax department with data requests and reporting needs related to fixed assets.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual depreciation budget.
• Prepare budget-vs-actual analyses and reconciliations for depreciation and gain/loss accounts.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger, researching and resolving variances, for review and approval.
• Support proper capitalization of expenditures in accordance with GAAP and corporate policy; respond to routine internal fixed asset inquiries and escalate more complex questions as needed.
• Assist with the disposition of fixed assets, including reviewing supporting documentation, calculating gain/loss on disposal, and ensuring timely and accurate removal of disposed assets from the fixed asset subledger.
• Assist with research into business or operational issues affecting the company''s fixed assets and help document recommended process improvements.
• Support internal and external auditors by preparing schedules and gathering documentation for fixed-asset-related requests.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management.
• Assist with accounting research and help document company policies and positions in memorandums.
• Support the tracking of cloud computing arrangements, including gathering cost information and maintaining accurate asset records in partnership with IT, Procurement, and Finance.
• Assist with data migration validation, reconciliation of legacy-to-new-system balances, and documentation of updated procedures as part of the ERP transition.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in accounting or a related discipline. CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 2-4 years related experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work well with deadlines and reprioritize work assignments as needed.
• Ability to work well in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Full time

Chesapeake, Virginia

FP&A

Dollar Tree