Senior Fixed Assets Accountant - Exciting Hybrid Opportunity in Chicago, IL

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional feeling stuck or bored in your current role? Robert Half is thrilled to partner with a prestigious high-end investment firm in Chicago, Illinois, United States to find a Senior Fixed Assets Accountant. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary range of $98,000 to $99,000 plus bonus, top-tier benefits, and unmatched work-from-home flexibility that outshines competitors. If you're an expert in fixed asset management, SAP, lease accounting, and financial reporting, this is your chance to elevate your career in a dynamic JV environment managing operations across the US, Canada, Mexico, and beyond.

About the Role

Join a leading investment firm where you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of fixed asset portfolios for joint venture (JV) entities. This senior-level position demands precision in monthly closes, variance analysis, and compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements like 10-Q and 10-K filings. As the go-to expert for fixed asset transactions, you'll collaborate across departments, manage subledgers in SAP, and oversee leases in ProLease. With hybrid flexibility in Chicago, IL, enjoy above-market compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus unique perks that promote work-life balance. Perfect for seasoned accountants seeking growth in a fast-paced, rewarding setting.

Key Responsibilities

Your impact will be immediate and far-reaching. Key duties include:

• Executing JV monthly accounting and reporting: Handle retirement/disposal of assets, intercompany sales, capitalization of repairs, finance leases, and depreciation runs.
• Performing in-depth variance analysis to explain fluctuations in income statement and balance sheet fixed asset accounts for JV operating reports and partner updates.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and scrutinizing income statements for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Preparing critical supporting schedules for quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) financial disclosures.
• Supporting internal and external audits as the subject matter expert.
• Acting as the primary liaison for all fixed asset transaction recordings across the organization.
• Maintaining the SAP Fixed Asset subledger for multi-national operations (US, Canada, Mexico, Locomotives).
• Ensuring compliance in recording capitalization, dispositions, IC transfers, and depreciation per policies.
• Overseeing elimination entries and G/L integrity for all JV entities.
• Managing operating leases in ProLease: Add/remove/update leases, ensure proper GL recording in SAP.
• Taking on special projects like net book value reports for sales and impairment analyses.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, you'll bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• 5+ years in fixed assets accounting, ideally with JV or multi-entity experience.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and ProLease for asset and lease management.
• Deep expertise in GAAP, depreciation, variance analysis, reconciliations, and SEC reporting.
• Proven track record with audits, cross-functional collaboration, and ad-hoc projects.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail for high-stakes financial accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting to partners and stakeholders.
• Experience with international operations (US, Canada, Mexico) is a plus.

This role requires a proactive professional who thrives in hybrid environments and can handle complex fixed asset challenges with ease.

Why Join Us?

Beyond the impressive $98K-$99K salary plus bonus, this position offers unparalleled benefits and perks. Enjoy comprehensive health coverage (medical, vision, dental), life/disability insurance, and hybrid scheduling for optimal flexibility. At this high-end firm, you'll access above-market pay, professional development, and a supportive culture that values innovation in investment management. Robert Half streamlines your application—send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.com today. Don't miss this chance to advance your fixed assets accounting career in Chicago, IL. Keywords: Senior Fixed Assets Accountant jobs Chicago, SAP accounting roles, hybrid finance positions Illinois.

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