Fixed Assets Accountant at Vaco by Highspring
Job Description
Location: Asbury Park, NJ
Industry: Transportation
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets to join our Finance team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of fixed asset accounting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and maintaining accurate asset records to support financial reporting and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the tracking, recording, and reconciliation of fixed assets in the company’s accounting system.
Oversee capitalization, depreciation, and disposals of assets in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
Support monthly and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Prepare detailed fixed asset reports and assist with internal and external audits.
Ensure compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with procurement, operations, and IT teams to maintain accurate asset data and streamline asset management processes.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
3–5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year in fixed asset accounting.
Strong understanding of asset management, capitalization, depreciation methods, and accounting for disposals.
Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with Oracle ERP Fixed Asset Module.
Background in large-scale or multinational asset management environments.
Proven ability to streamline processes and implement best practices.
Why Join Us:
You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team where your expertise will make a direct impact on improving accounting processes, asset tracking, and reporting accuracy. We offer a professional environment that encourages growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
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- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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