Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets / CAPEX

Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets & CAPEX

Location: San Rafael, CA (Hybrid – onsite Tuesday & Thursday)
12-Month W2 Assignment
Pay Rate: $60–63/hour
Department: Corporate Accounting – Fixed Assets & CAPEX

Overview:
On behalf of our client, a global pharmaceutical company, we are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the full lifecycle of Fixed Asset and CAPEX accounting. This long-term assignment is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys partnering cross-functionally 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 including 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 audits related to fixed assets

CAPEX Accounting & Project Support

• Partner with project managers to monitor capital project spend and ensure proper capitalization vs. expense treatment
• Manage 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 process improvements

OPEX PO & Accrual Analysis

• Perform monthly OPEX purchase order reviews to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and budget alignment
• Prepare and analyze OPEX accruals to ensure accurate period-end expense recognition
• Partner with budget owners to investigate and explain variances
• Monitor open POs and receipts to validate expense timing and identify cleanup opportunities
• Support monthly OPEX reporting with variance commentary for FP&A and business partners
• Strengthen controls and improve processes related to operating expenses

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Maintain strong internal controls over fixed asset and CAPEX processes
• Support SOX documentation, testing, and remediation efforts
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve reporting and data integrity
• Contribute to ERP or system enhancement initiatives impacting fixed asset accounting

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in fixed assets and/or CAPEX
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, including capitalization and depreciation
• Advanced Excel skills with experience handling large data sets
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite

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 or fixed asset subledger systems

Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to be considered.