Fixed Asset Analyst

Fixed Asset Analyst Co-Op

Pine Brook, NJ
🕒 Part-Time or Full-Time Semester Assignment

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Fixed Asset Analyst Co-Op to support its Finance and Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain hands-on experience in accounting, fixed assets, inventory management, and financial reporting within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The co-op will assist with the management and control of fixed assets and capital expenditures while supporting process improvements, internal controls, and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including additions, transfers, disposals, retirements, and depreciation schedules.
• Perform fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation calculations, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Conduct physical asset inventories, asset verification, and reconcile inventory records to accounting records.
• Assist with developing and documenting accounting policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Evaluate existing processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls and asset management practices.
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls related to fixed assets and capital expenditures.
• Review capital expenditure requests and supporting documentation for compliance.
• Reconcile fixed asset sub-ledgers to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare reports and analyses related to fixed assets, depreciation expense, inventory accounting, and capital spending.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Assist with internal and external audits by gathering supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams on process improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting and inventory processes.
• Assist with special projects and additional finance and accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

✔ Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
✔ Junior or Senior standing preferred
✔ Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
✔ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
✔ Strong written and verbal communication skills
✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred

• Coursework in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing, or Corporate Finance
• Previous internship, co-op, or accounting experience is preferred but not required
• Experience with ERP systems such as M3, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
• Interest in fixed asset accounting, inventory management, internal controls, and process improvement

What You'll Gain

This co-op offers valuable hands-on experience in:

• Fixed asset accounting and capitalization policies
• Inventory management and asset tracking
• Financial reporting and month-end close
• Internal controls and process improvement
• Audit support and compliance activities
• ERP systems and financial data analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration within a manufacturing environment

This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to build practical accounting experience while working alongside experienced finance professionals in a collaborative manufacturing environment.