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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Fixed Asset Analyst Intern


Employment Type: Internship Employment Status: Part-time, Temporary
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Relocation Assistance: None

PURPOSE:

The fixed asset analyst position is accountable for recording the cost of newly-acquired fixed
assets (both tangible and intangible), tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and
accounting for the disposition of fixed assets.

SUPERVISION:

This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of
fixed assets.
 Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.
 Assign tag numbers to fixed assets.
 Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.
 Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those
accounts once the related projects have been completed.
 Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account
in the general ledger.
 Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets.
 Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
 Calculate asset retirement obligations for those fixed assets to which AROs are
applicable.
 Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets.
 Conduct periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets.
 Conduct periodic physical inventory counts of fixed assets.
 Recommend to management whether fixed assets should be disposed of.
 Conduct analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management.
 Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist the auditors in their inquiries.
 Prepare property tax returns as needed.
 Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and
management authorizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Must be in agreement with and committed to upholding RZIM’s Statement of Faith and
Statement of Values, as well as its stated Mission and Vision.
 Must be able to handle sensitive figures and accounts in an appropriate manner.
 Fixed asset accounting experience a plus. Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
 Intermediate knowledge of Excel and basic knowledge of Word is required.
 Must be detail oriented, a self-starter, and have a high aptitude for accounting concepts.
 Must have organizational skills and ability to focus on strategic areas of responsibility.
 Must be a team player and be willing to receive and act on direction.
 Must be proactive in learning new ideas and procedures that may be required as the
ministry grows
 Strong, effective written and spoken communication skills with an ability to
communicate cross-culturally with an internationally diverse team
 Evidence of and a commitment to practice a high level of confidentiality.

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