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Quest Diagnostics Staff Accountant, Fixed Asset (Hybrid) in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 2024-74521 The individual in this position is responsible for ensuring that the fixed asset records of the company are accurate and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and company policies. They are further responsible for ensuring that capital spending is in compliance with corporate policies and does not exceed authorized limits.
Responsible for executing transactions within the fixed asset system to properly add, adjust, retire and transfer assets and understands the accounting implications of such transactions Ensure that all capital requests (CAPEX) are properly logged and controlled and that the required approvals are obtained Accumulate invoices by CAPEX project, file open and completed CAPEX's appropriately Review and monitor capital spending to ensure that approved spending limits are not exceeded Participate in the compilation & analysis of capital expenditure information to ensure timely & appropriate capitalization Work closely with other departments and business units to ensure that capital expenditure requests, and related payments, are processed in a timely and accurate manner Prepare reconciliations of fixed asset suspense accounts (CIP), clearly identifying those assets ready for capitalization vs. those assets that are not yet in use Preparation of detail fixed asset reconciliations to the general ledger and a roll-forward of the fixed asset accounts must be performed on a monthly basis Assist in the year-end audit and the integration of new acquisitions Log, monitor and handle all requests from our business units Prepare monthly analysis of capital projects for purposes of capitalization of interest in accordance with SFAS #34 Provide support to field financial personnel as well as research and resolve detailed transaction questions as they arise
Work Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience Previous fixed asset accounting experience desirable Knowledge: Knowledge of fixed asset accounting Must have experience with Excel Prefer experience with PeopleSoft Asset Management and General Ledger, Hyperion & PeopleSoft NVision Skills: Strong accounting, communication, and analytical skills Education: Bachelor's Degree (Required) with concentration in Accounting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
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