Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets Accounting

Company Description

It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.

Join us to put AI to work for people.

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic Corporate Accounting Team. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for Fixed Assets Accounting, ensuring full compliance with US GAAP (ASC 360) and supporting the preparation of financial reports, audits, and continuous process improvements.

What we are looking for:

An energetic and ambitious CA/CPA/CMA with 5+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance, who aims to build a career in Corporate Accounting. You will have the opportunity to learn alongside best-in-class professionals, in a role that will grow as you develop and are able to take on increased responsibility.

Excellent task prioritization and organizational skills are a must, as is the ability to cope with complexity in a fast-paced environment.

What you get to do in this role:

• Prepare and post journal entries related to lease additions, modifications, re-measurements, and terminations.
• Assist in reviewing and interpreting lease agreements to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Maintain and reconcile lease schedules for ROU assets and lease liabilities.
• Support disclosure requirements for lease accounting in financial statements.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for lease accounting.
• Perform lease-related account reconciliations, and variance analysis, and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and regulatory reporting related to lease assets.

Fixed Asset Accounting Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring timely capitalization, depreciation, and disposals in accordance with company policies.
• Review and analyze capital project costs to ensure appropriate accounting treatment in line with US GAAP (ASC 360) and internal policies.
• Perform monthly capital expenditure (CapEx) reconciliations and prepare related reports.
• Collaborate with Business and FP&A teams to ensure accurate capitalization of costs and adherence to accounting policies.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes related to fixed assets.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for fixed asset activities.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary for MoM, QoQ, and YoY changes.
• Contribute to the preparation of materials for the CAO deck related to fixed assets.
• Assist in analyzing multiple fixed asset thresholds and other related assessments.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and footnote disclosures related to fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, company policies, and US GAAP requirements.
• Monitor and ensure timely testing of internal controls, proactively addressing any deficiencies.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation and resolving audit requests promptly.
• Identify and drive opportunities for process improvements and automation in fixed asset accounting.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in an accounting centre of excellence for a US MNC managing close for WW region.
• CA, CPA, CMA, and bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones/geographies with key stakeholders. Experience working in a matrix organization would be an advantage.
• A working knowledge of SAP is a must.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to question, execute, and proactively follow up
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.

Additional Information

Work Personas

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity,  veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.  

Accommodations

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