We are looking for an experienced Sr. Capital & Fixed Asset Accountant to support a manufacturing organization in Red Wing, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a finance specialist who can quickly take ownership of capital and fixed asset accounting activities, partner effectively across teams, and deliver accurate reporting with minimal onboarding. The role follows a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting for fixed assets, capital projects, intangible assets, and lease-related activity to ensure accurate financial records.<br>• Review project spending to determine proper treatment between capitalization and operating expense in accordance with company policy and accounting guidance.<br>• Record asset additions, transfers, retirements, and depreciation activity while maintaining complete and well-organized supporting documentation.<br>• Lead month-end close tasks related to capital and fixed assets, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely financial reporting.<br>• Partner with project managers and FP&A to monitor project progress, validate purchase order and invoice completeness, and support capital forecasting.<br>• Prepare capital expenditure reporting and provide analysis that helps leadership evaluate budgets, project status, and financial impact.<br>• Help maintain compliance with internal controls, approval requirements, and accounting policies tied to capital investments and asset management.<br>• Support cross-functional process improvement efforts, including opportunities for reporting efficiency, documentation quality, and automation where appropriate.