Fixed Asset Accountant

Pleasanton, CA

Full Time

Accounting

Mid Level

At STN, we don't just adapt to the digital future, we engineer it. Our mission is to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape through strategic insight, cutting-edge solutions, and a security-first mindset. We provide end-to-end services spanning cloud consulting, AI infrastructure, and enterprise security, enabling secure, scalable, and future-ready transformation.

As trusted advisors, we align IT investments with business outcomes that drive performance and growth, starting with deep strategic engagement and delivering tailored solutions built for long-term impact.

Our approach is innovation-led and rooted in cybersecurity, with a focus on leveraging the right technologies to solve real-world challenges. We invest in our people and foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and purpose because we believe empowered teams build transformative technology.

Overview
The Fixed Asset Accountant maintains STN's fixed asset subledger, ensures proper capitalization and depreciation treatment, and partners with project and procurement teams to track capital projects from initiation through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Fixed Asset Accounting & Reconciliation

Maintain the fixed asset subledger/register, ensuring all asset additions, transfers, and disposals are accurately recorded
Assign proper asset classifications, useful lives, and depreciation methods in accordance with company policy and GAAP
Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis

Capital Expenditures & CIP Tracking

Review capital expenditure requests and invoices to determine proper capitalization vs. expensing
Work with project managers, procurement, and leadership teams to track Construction in Progress (CIP) and capitalize projects upon completion
Ensure proper documentation supports each capitalized asset (invoices, purchase orders, contracts)

Depreciation, Leases & Disposals

Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization entries
Maintain right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liability schedules
Calculate gain/loss on disposal and ensure proper journal entries

Experience & Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
2-4 years of accounting experience, including fixed asset or capital accounting
Working knowledge of US GAAP capitalization rules and depreciation methods
Experience with fixed asset subledger systems and monthly reconciliations

Preferred

Experience with lease accounting standards (ASC 842) and ROU asset tracking
Exposure to Construction in Progress (CIP) accounting
ERP fixed asset module experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)

Soft Skills

Attention to Detail: Ensures assets are classified, capitalized, and depreciated correctly
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with project managers and procurement on CIP tracking
Analytical Skills: Evaluates capitalization vs. expensing judgment calls
Reliability: Delivers accurate monthly depreciation and reconciliations on a consistent schedule

Compensation

Full-Time, Exempt
$75,000-$95,000/year, DOE

Benefits

Health Coverage – Medical, Dental & Vision
FSA Health and Dependent Care available
401(k) Plan
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Observed Holidays Paid
Cell Phone Allowance
Collaborative, growth-driven culture

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference verification. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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