Fixed Asset Accountant

Job Description

Accountant I – Fixed Assets Accounting | BAE Systems, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at BAE Systems, Inc., located in Broomfield, CO. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of an international defense, aerospace, and security company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, and information technology solutions. This position is vital for ensuring the accuracy of fixed asset inventories and reporting, confirming precise accrual of sales and use taxes, and verifying the completion of financial statements within the Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Broomfield, CO
• Pay: $55295–$94001 yearly
• Team: Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit
• Mission: Ensure the accuracy of fixed asset inventories, reporting, sales and use tax accruals, and financial statement completion.
• Tech Stack: Costpoint, OnBase, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Lease Accelerator

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Closing: Actively participate in the month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Tax Compliance: Review sales and use tax codes for invoices and credit card transactions, making corrections as necessary.
• Asset Management: Maintain the Fixed Asset inventory in Costpoint ERP and process asset additions, transfers, and disposals.
• Project Setup: Establish and manage capital projects within the Costpoint system.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile balance sheet and income statement balances in financial systems monthly.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in a related field from a university, college, or school accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education.
• Experience: Entry-level position; higher-level degrees may substitute for two years of experience, or related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Skills: Ability to learn and apply processes for fixed asset inventories, financial reporting, and account reconciliations; basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Bonus: Experience in fixed assets, accounts payable, or general accounting, along with knowledge of Costpoint, OnBase, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, or Lease Accelerator.