Fixed Asset Accountant

Harmer; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmer is actively recruiting for an experienced Senior Fixed Assets Accountant to manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation, capital expenditures, and financial reporting for a global organization. This hybrid opportunity is in West Houston and supports month-end close and audit activities to ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX controls.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 6+ years of fixed asset accounting experience, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with fixed asset expertise.
• Energy services industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS for fixed assets.
• Experience with international entities, foreign currencies, and global accounting operations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and reconciliation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Record fixed asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, retirements, and depreciation.
• Manage Construction in Progress (CIP), including capitalization, project closeouts, and capitalized interest.
• Prepare monthly fixed asset journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and rollforward schedules.
• Prepare depreciation forecasts, variance analysis, and fixed asset reporting.
• Account for asset impairments, accelerated depreciation, and assets held for sale.
• Review capital expenditures and Authority for Expenditures (AFE).
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, SOX controls, and company accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

US GAAP

IFRS

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Harmer is actively recruiting for an experienced Senior Fixed Assets Accountant to manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation, capital expenditures, and financial reporting for a global organization. This position will ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls while supporting month-end close and audit activities. Hybrid opportunity in West Houston.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Record fixed asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, retirements, and depreciation.
• Manage Construction in Progress (CIP), including capitalization, project closeouts, and capitalized interest.
• Prepare monthly fixed asset journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and rollforward schedules.
• Prepare depreciation forecasts, variance analysis, and fixed asset reporting.
• Account for asset impairments, accelerated depreciation, and assets held for sale.
• Review capital expenditures and Authority for Expenditures (AFE).
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, SOX controls, and company accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong fixed asset accounting expertise.
• Energy services industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, particularly fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with international entities, foreign currencies, and global accounting operations.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and reconciliation capabilities.