Senior Fixed Asset Accountant

About the Role

Senior Fixed Asset Accountant

Location: San Francisco, CA

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $70-75 Hourly

W2, Benefits and 401k matching

Note: This is a Hybrid role that requires you onsite 2 days a week (Tues and Thurs).

Our beauty client is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Fixed Asset Accountant to support capital accounting and fixed asset processes during a critical SAP S/4HANA migration. This is a high-impact consulting role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can step in quickly to support data integrity, reconciliations, and process continuity during a system transformation. You will partner closely with Finance, FP&A, Procurement, and IT to ensure accurate financial reporting, support month-end close, and maintain the integrity of fixed asset data across systems.

You must be an advanced Excel user.

What You’ll Do
Fixed Asset Accounting & CapEx Support

• Support capital expenditure (CapEx) and fixed asset accounting activities

• Maintain accuracy of the fixed asset register, including asset values, in-service dates, and locations

• Prepare fixed-asset-related journal entries as part of the monthly close

• Manage and monitor internal orders and budgets related to capital projects

SAP S/4HANA Migration Support

• Provide hands-on support for SAP S/4HANA implementation and migration efforts

• Assist with reconciliation and validation of legacy and S/4 fixed asset data

• Support post-migration validation to ensure data accuracy and completeness

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Maintain and support fixed asset and related balance sheet reconciliations

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across systems

• Partner with FP&A and Procurement on capital reporting, open purchase orders, and analysis

Audit & Process Support

• Assist with external audit requests related to fixed assets

• Support documentation and process alignment during the migration period

• Partner with the Fixed Asset Manager on daily operations and ad hoc requests

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Experience in fixed asset accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close

• Working knowledge of SAP (ECC or S/4HANA exposure preferred)

• Experience supporting ERP implementations, migrations, or finance transformation initiatives

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (large data sets, reconciliations, analysis)

Why This Role

• Direct impact on a high-visibility SAP S/4HANA transformation initiative

• Opportunity to work cross-functionally across Finance, FP&A, Procurement, and IT

• Hands-on role with immediate ownership and impact

• Ideal for professionals who enjoy problem-solving, data cleanup, and process improvement

The target hiring compensation range for this role is 70.00-75.00. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.