Fixed Asset Accountant L3

Make an impact with NTT DATAJoin a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.Your day at NTT DATAThe Fixed Asset Accountant L3 is a lead member of our corporate accounting team. This role is responsible for leading the accounting, reporting, and analysis of fixed assets across our regional operations and connecting with global processing of similar NTT data center activity to ensure continuity and efficiencies with the accounting treatment, monthly close and reporting processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a growth company while leveraging your expertise in fixed asset accounting and financial reporting within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have tenured experience in fixed asset accounting in accordance with GAAP and IFRS, recent contribution to developing and enhancing system and process controls, and assistance with outside audit preparation.What you'll be doingESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Strong leadership in the month-end close process, including complex multi-entity transactions, journal entries, account reconciliations, and sub-ledger processing while applying GAAP and IFRS accounting to effectively report accurate Fixed Asset and related GL balances• A lead role in special projects such as asset transfers between companies or into other investment portfolios, tax depreciation reconciliation, and annual impairment testing• Conducts analysis and reviews depreciation schedules with a focus on month-over-month, budget-to-actual, and forecast variances. Any issues will require a root cause analysis and conclusion.• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management, providing insights into fixed asset trends, performance metrics, and investment opportunities• Researches and reconciles complex multi-departmental journal entries that affect capital assets, including proper company code, GL account, department, location, and project cost coding with appropriate supporting documentation• Continuously reviews documents and releases certain project costs to match related revenue cycle accounting for the same site in partnership with related financial forecasting and construction cost-tracking• Manages ERP accounting system sub-ledgers to ensure proper flow from sub-ledger to general ledger and problem-solves any discrepancies within the system, process, or multiple-entity reconciliations on a timely basis• Creates and provide reporting to department and global management on the significant transactions during the period• Assist with the maintenance of effective internal controls over fixed asset accounting processes, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements, and facilitating audit requests• Continual reconciliation with the data center construction group on current and future activity to ensure all source information is detail-reviewed for proper accounting treatment, including accruals of construction spend and allocations of cost at the project and site level• Extracts data from financial reports to conduct financial and statistical analysis and identifies financial discrepancies and recommends appropriate solutions.• Conducts analysis of Month-End financials to ensure accuracy of the company, GL account and location• Leads the team in preparation of preliminary flux review of financials before month-end close• Actively participates in accounting system UAT-user acceptance testing, automation, and migration of all fixed-asset related processes and balances• Communicates with other departments in the education and enforcement of accounting policies and/or procedures and well as providing information and support to other departments as necessary.• Leads and performs special accounting projects as assigned• Performs other duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of GAAP and best-in-class asset-related accounting practices• Exposure to IFRS accounting guidelines, including IFRS 16• Multi-entity/location experience is required• Excellent organizational skills• Strong communication skills• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)• Large accounting system experience preferred (Oracle or SAP S/4)• Strong reconciliation skills preferred• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills• Ability to work efficiently and productively in a multi-task deadline-oriented environment independently with minimal supervision• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and maintains high quality of work.• Self-motivated, dedicated, flexible, good team player• Initiative and ability to own projects from start to finish can approach tasks strategically#GlobalDataCentersCareersEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE• BS Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited school• Minimum of 8 years public or private accounting experience, including month-end closes• Minimum of 5 years fixed assets and or construction accounting experience• Seasoned experience in a similar position in a related environment.• Seasoned experience with accounting software.• Seasoned experience within finance in a company with international operations preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS• Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.• Able to hear and speak into a telephone.• Close visual work on a computer terminal.• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instrumentsWORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS• This position is expected to be remote for the foreseeable future with an occasional need to be onsite in a shared work environment.• Travel may be required• Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s licenseThis is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $ 89,600- $ 128,200.All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.Workplace type:Remote WorkingAbout NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.Equal Opportunity EmployerNTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.