Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets

Neogen Corporation

Senior Accountant managing fixed asset accounting functions such as capitalization and depreciation. Leading process improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance and accuracy in a hybrid role.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeLansing • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full lifecycle of fixed assets, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOX requirements, and delivering actionable insights through advanced data analysis and reporting tools. Proven ability to lead audit support, mentor team members, and drive process improvements across financial operations.

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SAP S/4HANA ExperienceUS GAAP KnowledgeFixed Asset AccountingAdvanced Excel SkillsData Visualization (Power BI)

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Hard Skills

Fixed Asset ManagementCapitalizationDepreciationJournal EntriesReconciliationsInternal ControlsData ModelingAutomation ImplementationFinancial ReportingCapital Budgeting

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationContinuous ImprovementAccountabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAP S/4HANAThomson Reuters Fixed Assets CSExcelPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACPA-Eligible

Industry Keywords

SOX CompliancePublicly Traded EnvironmentCapital ExpendituresAsset UtilizationFinancial Close Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full lifecycle of fixed assets across SAP S/4HANA and legacy systems (capitalization, depreciation, transfers, retirements)
Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close activities
Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and asset rollforwards
Maintain fixed asset subledger integrity and alignment to the general ledger
Partner with FP&A, Procurement, and business leaders to review and validate capital expenditures
Ensure proper capitalization vs. expense treatment in accordance with US GAAP and company policy
Provide insights into capital spend trends, project status, and return expectations
Support development and tracking of annual capital budgets, including expansion of capital tracking and workflow tools
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal capitalization policies
Design, execute, and continuously improve internal controls over fixed assets
Prepare quarterly (10Q) and annual (10K) disclosures and supporting documentation
Lead audit support for internal and external auditors
Identify and implement automation opportunities across fixed asset processes
Develop dashboards and reporting to enhance transparency of capital activity and asset performance
Standardize processes across ERPs and drive adoption of best practices
Partner with IT and Shared Services leadership to deliver efficiency gains tied to transformation objectives.
Deliver actionable reporting and insights to support decision-making across finance and operations
Analyze capital project trends, asset utilization, and depreciation impacts
Build and maintain data models, reports, and dashboards (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
Serve as subject matter expert for fixed assets accounting
Mentor junior team members and support knowledge transfer
Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within Shared Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience (fixed assets or general accounting)
Experience in a SOX-controlled, publicly traded environment preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP (fixed assets, capitalization, depreciation, impairment)
SAP S/4HANA experience strongly preferred; multi-ERP experience a plus
Experience with fixed asset systems (e.g., Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS) preferred
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, data modeling)
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred
CPA or CPA-eligible (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits starting on Day One – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on your first day of employment.
401(k) with company match – Invest in your future with retirement savings and company contributions.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Enjoy generous paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and spend time with those who matter most.
Career Growth Opportunities – We are committed to promoting from within and providing the tools, training, and support to help you grow your career.
Meaningful Work – Be part of a team whose work has a real impact on our customers, communities, and the world around us.
Collaborative Culture – Join a team that values innovation, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.