Staff Accountant-Fixed Assets/Capital Projects

PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) is the largest specialty retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets. The company operates more than 850 pet stores in the United States and Canada, a growing number of in-store PetsHotel cat and dog boarding facilities, and is a leading online provider of pet supplies and pet care information (www.PetSmart.com). PetSmart provides a broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products; offers complete pet training, pet grooming, pet boarding, doggie day camp and pet adoption services; and provides a full line of horse supplies, including equestrian apparel and tack, through State Line Tack. Since 1994, PetSmart Charities, an independent 501(c)3 non-profit animal welfare organization, has donated more than $42 million to animal welfare programs and, through its in-store adoption programs, has saved the lives of more than 2.6 million pets.



SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for managing capital expenses and associated fixed asset records in SAP for the Information Systems department. Duties include, but are not limited to:

•Analyzes the capital plan and creates the budget in SAP
•Tracks spending from budget to acquisition to installation and prepares monthly reports
•Meets with business partners (IS Dept) on a regular basis to ensure project information is current and to develop and maintain relevant policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Analyzes the capital plan for correctness and creates the budget in SAP.
-Reviews invoices to ensure they are coded to the correct budget, and that they are properly classified as capital expense.
-Monitors, reconciles, and controls capital project budgets. Presents monthly reports to the business area represented.
-Organizes and guides meetings with project business owners.
-Allocates IS equipment to new stores. Performs monthly analysis of new store assets in CIP to physical inventory at off-site facilities.
-Analyzes purchase order accruals for reasonableness and adjusts as necessary.
-Monitors depreciation accounts for reasonableness and performs annual assessment of obsolete assets.
-Prepares audit schedules as necessary.
-Develops and produces ad-hoc reports to facilitate Director/Management requirements.
-Trains new team members and business partners on SAP policies and procedures.
-Researches P&L issues for stores

Please Apply at:
http://www.petsmartjobs.com/content.cfm?page=resumeenter&reqnum=FIN-FACA&comingfrom=jobposting&local=0
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university, and minimum three years experience. Accounting for capital projects in an IS environment is preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
•Ability to demonstrate intermediate skills and knowledge in Fixed Asset Accounting
•Ability to demonstrate intermediate skills and knowledge in Project Accounting
•Ability to demonstrate intermediate skills in MS Excel and Access
•Ability to demonstrate an intermediate knowledge in SAP
•Ability to demonstrate outstanding analytical and communication skills with the ability to "style-flex" according to the situation
•Ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills
•Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and follow-through
•Ability to demonstrate self-motivation
•Must be a team player

BUDGET RESPONSIBLITY:
Shared Responsibility - This position has direct responsibility shared with one or more individuals that clearly impacts the budget for capital expenditures.

BUDGET DIMENSIONS:
Works with business partners to assess capital expenditures in accordance with company policy.

COMPLEXITY AND PROBLEM-SOLVING"
Work tasks are complex / analysis is required. Independent problem solving required.

MAJOR CHALLENGES:
Must have an extensive knowledge of the cap-ex policies and procedures to help guide the business partners. The Capital reports are analyzed and distributed to the business each month. This process requires thorough knowledge of the projects/budget so errors are easily identified and corrected. This position works with all levels of management to identify areas out of plan, provides solutions, and identifies areas of concerns.

Travel is required, as necessary, to train on new project systems being implemented. Work schedule is flexible to conform to the needs of the business and close cycle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment are characteristic of those found in a typical office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.