Accountant, Fixed Assets

United Utility Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) with company match

PTO

Company Holidays

Disability Insurance

Job summary

United Utility Services is hiring a Fixed Asset Accountant in Charlotte, NC to manage and maintain fixed assets in compliance with U.S. GAAP.

You will partner with finance, fleet, operations, and procurement to ensure accurate capitalization and asset records across multiple entities. This role requires strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to support period close processes and capital expenditures across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and assets accounting.
• Experience maintaining fixed asset subledgers and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Review and update fixed asset accounting policies and documentation.
• Record and categorize fixed assets including life, location, and ownership.
• Maintain fixed asset subledgers and depreciation calculations.
• Prepare fixed asset journal entries for acquisitions, disposals, and impairments.
• Support month-end close and reporting for fixed assets.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage ERP

Fleetio

Job description

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry‑leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best‑in‑class, trusted partner delivering customer‑centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

Date Posted: 8/11/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 8/17/2026

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry‑leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best‑in‑class, trusted partner delivering customer‑centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

Salary range for this position 80,000.00-100,000.00

Location: Charlotte, NC

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable


• 401(k) with company match


• paid time off


• company-paid holidays


• short and long-term disability

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. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, advanced analytical skills, and experience working in a complex, multi-entity, project-based organization.

Key Responsibilities

Fixed Asset Accounting & Recordkeeping

• 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.

Reconciliations, Close & Financial Reporting

• 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.

Capital Expenditures & Capitalization

• 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.

Physical Inventory & Asset Controls

• 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.

Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement

• 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.


• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• 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.

Key Info

At United Utility, we are committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. Your unique skills and talents will be valued and embraced as we work together to achieve our mission of providing safe and reliable power infrastructure solutions. Join us in shaping the future of the electric utility industry! If you are passionate about safety, possess the required qualifications, and are excited to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Together, let's power a brighter and safer future for all.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This position is primarily office-based. Travel is expected to be limited and based on project needs.

Additional Notes

Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.

Application Deadline

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information

Applicants may be asked: "Are you currently employed by the Company?"

For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third‑party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.

Accessibility

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.