Fixed Asset Accountant

Fixed Asset Accountant

About Kumho Tire Georgia

Kumho Tire is a global tire manufacturer with more than 60 years of experience in tire technology, manufacturing, and innovation. At our Macon, Georgia manufacturing facility, our Planning & Finance team supports a large-scale manufacturing operation through accurate financial reporting, accounting controls, budget management, and collaboration across the organization.

Kumho Tire Georgia is seeking an entry-level Fixed Asset Accountant to join our Planning & Finance team. This position primarily supports fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, purchase requisition review, budget control, journal entries, and financial audits.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Accounting or Finance graduate or someone beginning their accounting career. No prior professional accounting experience is required.

Job Summary

The Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for supporting the accurate accounting and financial reporting of company assets and leases. You will gain hands-on accounting experience with fixed asset ledgers, depreciation, CIP, asset capitalization, asset disposals, Right-of-Use (ROU) assets, lease liabilities, journal entries, account reconciliation, audits, and budget management.

Key Responsibilities

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and fixed asset ledger information.
• Support Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounting and monitor ongoing capital projects.
• Assist with transferring completed CIP projects into the appropriate fixed asset accounts.
• Support the capitalization of fixed assets and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Process accounting entries related to asset disposals and retirements.
• Support the annual physical verification and inventory of fixed assets.
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation expense.
• Review and analyze changes in depreciation and equipment-related expenses.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to depreciation, fixed asset activity, equipment cost allocations, and other assigned transactions.
• Assist with fixed asset reconciliations and investigate discrepancies when identified.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation for fixed asset transactions.

Lease Accounting

• Maintain accurate accounting records for company leases.
• Support lease accounting activities in accordance with company accounting procedures and applicable GAAP lease accounting requirements, including ASC 842.
• Process accounting entries for new leases, lease modifications, and lease terminations.
• Support monthly lease accounting and financial closing activities.
• Record Right-of-Use (ROU) asset amortization and related lease activity.
• Assist with the appropriate classification of current and long-term lease liabilities.
• Maintain lease schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with lease account reconciliations and research discrepancies when necessary.

Audit, Purchasing & Budget Support

• Support internal and external financial audits by preparing requested accounting records and documentation.
• Provide supporting documentation for fixed assets, leases, journal entries, and other assigned accounting areas.
• Review purchase requisitions submitted by departments throughout the organization.
• Verify budget availability before purchases move through the approval process.
• Support the company's internal purchasing and approval systems.
• Monitor purchasing activity from an overhead cost and budget-control perspective.
• Review purchasing and budget information for potential discrepancies.
• Communicate with departments to resolve purchasing, budget, accounting, and documentation questions.
• Provide additional accounting support to the Planning & Finance team as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred.
• Interest in learning fixed asset, capital expenditure, and lease accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work with financial data and identify potential discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with employees across different departments.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Willingness to ask questions, learn new processes, and develop accounting knowledge.