Accountant II – Fixed Asset

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Our client manages the water supply and supports community development. Its mission is to make life better for its customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities they serve.

With the company continuing to grow, they are looking to fill a role as an Accountant II who likes challenges at a forward-looking energy company with a long history of outstanding service to join their fixed asset team. In this job, you’ll be responsible for, at an intermediate level, the application of technical skills and expertise in fixed asset accounting to perform and analyze accounting transactions, develop financial reports and financial disclosures, and solve other complex accounting-related problems.

What’s in it for YOU?

  • Hybrid work environment.
  • 15 days of vacation
  • 12 paid holidays 
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with an employer match.
  • Student loan 401k contribution plan
  • Exciting opportunities for cross-training and promotion.

What YOU get to DO at this innovative company: 

  • Reconcile the fixed asset sub-ledger to the general ledger and prepared the monthly fixed asset roll forward
  • Prepare moderately to highly complex detailed schedules for journal entries and general ledger account and sub-ledger reconciliations and intercompany account reconciliations.
  • Prepare and/or review PBC documents for audit.
  • Analyze moderately complex business processes and solve problems identified and/or recommend changes to improve the process and/or internal controls.
  • Perform fluctuation analysis of financial statement variances, write reports on findings, and provide supporting documentation for conclusions reached.
  • Ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements, our client’s policies and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. 
  • Review, research and update existing leases and contracts
  • Research and analyze highly complex accounting rules and regulations and determine the applicability to our client. This also includes participating in the review and analysis of contracts (i.e. leases, subscriptions, asset purchases and sales).
  • Oversee month-end close items related to fixed assets, leases, and other items as needed

What you NEED to SUCCEED in this challenging role:

  • Four or more years in accounting, business, economics or relevant experience. 
  • A degree(s) in finance, accounting, business or relevant field may be substituted for certain years of experience.
  • Experience with GAAP compliance 
  • Knowledge of cost accounting principles to allocate direct costs and overheads.
  • Understanding of PeopleSoft or similar ERP accounting software.
  • Lease experience and/or reading contracts is a plus. 
  • History of experience with capital projects in the past is a plus 
  • Ability to work well with other people as this team values teamwork, so this role will not be a complete independent type.