Senior Fixed Asset Accountant
New Braunfels Utilities, New Braunfels, TX, United States
Position Summary
Under limited supervision, the Senior Fixed Asset Accountant performs complex accounting tasks for the Accounting Department. The primary responsibility is to ensure timely and accurate accounting for project costs and fixed assets. This position is under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Fixed Asset Accounting
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records including additions, retirements, and transfers.
Reconcile various general ledger accounts; prepare and enter related journal entries; prepare year‑end reports for audit.
Responsible for related balance sheet reconciliations and process development within the department.
Assist in reviewing, interpreting, and correcting all information in the fixed asset and construction work in progress system.
Work with various financial and external auditors with respect to project and audit preparations.
Work with Engineering and Project Managers to resolve questions related to job/project costs.
Communicate the understanding and role of the Fixed Asset Accounting and related processes within the organization.
Assist in formulating accounting policy and procedures involved in the tracking of job costs and maintenance of property, plant and equipment records.
Cover all Fixed Asset Accounting duties during absence of other group members.
Provide direction and mentor the Fixed Asset Accountant.
Capital Budget
Assist with preparation and review of annual capital budgets for accuracy and completeness.
Maintain capital work orders in the system.
Compare actual to budgeted results and report variances with department managers.
Other Accounting Functions
Prepare regular and special reports for management, the Board of Trustees and outside organizations.
Assist with year‑end audit; prepare end‑of‑year reports.
Assist with documentation for FEMA claims.
Assist Accounting Supervisor and/or Manager with special reports.
General Responsibilities
Maintain regular attendance; manage leave schedule so it does not interfere with tasks and deadlines.
Adhere to safety guidelines and practices at all times.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site, and vehicle as applicable.
Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee, and customer information.
Develop and maintain effective customer service skills.
Adhere to policies and procedures.
Exemplify core values.
Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual performance measures.
Formal Education And Work Experience Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained: Bachelor’s
Work Experience Time Frame: Five (5) Years or More
Field of Study: Accounting
Other: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business‑Related Field.
In lieu of a degree, five (5) years of relevant experience may suffice.
Certification And Licensures Requirements
None
Other Minimum Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting related to financial, cost, and fixed asset policies, procedures and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply basic accounting principles.
Technical ability sufficient to analyze, design, and create various analytical or statistical reports as directed.
Ability to produce correspondence, reports, user‑friendly spreadsheets, databases, and other documents that are accurate and clearly understood.
Ability to communicate effectively so that information is clearly understood by recipients.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines without close supervision.
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
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Under limited supervision, the Senior Fixed Asset Accountant performs complex accounting tasks for the Accounting Department. The primary responsibility is to ensure timely and accurate accounting for project costs and fixed assets. This position is under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Fixed Asset Accounting
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records including additions, retirements, and transfers.
Reconcile various general ledger accounts; prepare and enter related journal entries; prepare year‑end reports for audit.
Responsible for related balance sheet reconciliations and process development within the department.
Assist in reviewing, interpreting, and correcting all information in the fixed asset and construction work in progress system.
Work with various financial and external auditors with respect to project and audit preparations.
Work with Engineering and Project Managers to resolve questions related to job/project costs.
Communicate the understanding and role of the Fixed Asset Accounting and related processes within the organization.
Assist in formulating accounting policy and procedures involved in the tracking of job costs and maintenance of property, plant and equipment records.
Cover all Fixed Asset Accounting duties during absence of other group members.
Provide direction and mentor the Fixed Asset Accountant.
Capital Budget
Assist with preparation and review of annual capital budgets for accuracy and completeness.
Maintain capital work orders in the system.
Compare actual to budgeted results and report variances with department managers.
Other Accounting Functions
Prepare regular and special reports for management, the Board of Trustees and outside organizations.
Assist with year‑end audit; prepare end‑of‑year reports.
Assist with documentation for FEMA claims.
Assist Accounting Supervisor and/or Manager with special reports.
General Responsibilities
Maintain regular attendance; manage leave schedule so it does not interfere with tasks and deadlines.
Adhere to safety guidelines and practices at all times.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site, and vehicle as applicable.
Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee, and customer information.
Develop and maintain effective customer service skills.
Adhere to policies and procedures.
Exemplify core values.
Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual performance measures.
Formal Education And Work Experience Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained: Bachelor’s
Work Experience Time Frame: Five (5) Years or More
Field of Study: Accounting
Other: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business‑Related Field.
In lieu of a degree, five (5) years of relevant experience may suffice.
Certification And Licensures Requirements
None
Other Minimum Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting related to financial, cost, and fixed asset policies, procedures and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply basic accounting principles.
Technical ability sufficient to analyze, design, and create various analytical or statistical reports as directed.
Ability to produce correspondence, reports, user‑friendly spreadsheets, databases, and other documents that are accurate and clearly understood.
Ability to communicate effectively so that information is clearly understood by recipients.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines without close supervision.
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
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