Accountant, Fixed Assets

United Utility Services is a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, providing comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. As the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects, we craft power delivery solutions built on safety, quality, integrity, and professionalism.

About the Role

The Fixed Asset Accountant is a key member of the corporate finance and accounting team, responsible for managing and maintaining the company’s fixed asset accounting records. This role ensures the accurate recording, classification, depreciation, transfer, and disposal of fixed assets and supports the integrity of the related general ledger accounts in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies. The Fixed Asset Accountant will partner closely with finance, fleet, operations, procurement, and other functional teams to ensure capital expenditures are properly supported and capitalized, fixed asset records remain complete and accurate, and periodic physical inventories are performed and reconciled.

Responsibilities

• Review, update, and implement fixed asset accounting policies, procedures, and related documentation.
• Record and categorize newly acquired fixed assets, including appropriate asset class, useful life, location, ownership entity, and other required attributes.
• Maintain complete and accurate fixed asset subledgers, including asset descriptions, locations, valuations, transfers, and supporting documentation.
• Calculate and record depreciation in accordance with company policies, U.S. GAAP, and applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare fixed asset journal entries, including acquisitions, adjustments, reclassifications, transfers, impairments, retirements, and disposals.
• Perform regular reconciliations of fixed asset subledgers to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies on a timely basis.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for fixed asset accounts, including depreciation, construction-in-progress, and gain or loss on disposal.
• Prepare audit-ready schedules, account analyses, rollforwards, and supporting workpapers related to fixed assets.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and other financial analyses by collaborating with the corporate finance and accounting team.
• Monitor and analyze fixed asset expenditures and capital projects to ensure costs are properly classified and capitalized in accordance with company policy and U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with operations, fleet, procurement, accounts payable, and finance teams to obtain appropriate documentation and determine the proper accounting treatment for capital expenditures.
• Monitor construction-in-progress balances and coordinate the timely placement of completed assets into service.
• Provide budgeting and forecasting support related to fixed assets, capital expenditures, and depreciation expense.
• Coordinate and oversee periodic physical inventories and verifications of fixed assets across the company’s locations and operating entities.
• Reconcile physical inventory results to accounting records, investigate discrepancies, and process approved corrections.
• Maintain asset location and ownership information and support controls over asset transfers, disposals, and retirements.
• Identify control gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen fixed asset governance, record accuracy, and accountability.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests associated with fixed assets and provide complete, accurate, and timely supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements related to fixed assets.
• Participate in initiatives to standardize, automate, and improve fixed asset accounting and asset management processes.
• Support ERP, fixed asset system, and asset management software implementations, upgrades, data cleanup, and process transformation projects.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience, including significant responsibility for fixed asset accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and relevant accounting standards applicable to fixed assets, depreciation, capitalization, impairment, and disposals.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining fixed asset subledgers, reconciling fixed assets to the general ledger, and preparing related journal entries and account analyses.
• Proven ability to conduct physical inventories, investigate variances, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Experience with capital expenditure accounting, construction-in-progress, capitalization reviews, and depreciation forecasting.
• Proficiency with ERP and fixed asset accounting systems; experience with Sage or similar ERP platforms preferred.
• Experience with Fleetio or other fleet and asset management software preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reconciliation of large data sets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across finance, fleet, procurement, and operational teams.
• Experience supporting accounting functions within utility services, utility infrastructure, construction, engineering, industrial services, or other asset-intensive businesses strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, strong internal controls, and accurate and consistent financial reporting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability

Pay

$80,000.00–$100,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Location

Charlotte, NC

United Utility Services is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.