Fixed Assets & Cost Segregation Analyst

KPMG LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP seeks an Associate or Senior Associate for Fixed Assets / Cost Segregation (AMCS) to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice. You will support cost segregation and fixed asset analyses for real estate and renewable energy projects, analyze data, and prepare depreciation reports.

You will conduct site visits, liaise with clients, and contribute to process improvements, including automation tools, while upholding professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in engineering, corporate, or public accounting; cost segregation/asset work preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related discipline is required.
• Understanding of construction processes and building systems, and how costs translate to asset classifications.
• Basic knowledge of federal income tax depreciation principles and accounting for capital expenditures; willingness to learn more.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, construction documents, or large project cost datasets.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups) and data wrangling/automation tools like Power Query/Alteryx; familiarity with BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) or scripting (SQL/Python/R).

Responsibilities

• Support and perform cost segregation and fixed asset analyses for construction projects and real estate.
• Analyze cost data, GL detail, drawings, and capitalization support to classify assets.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate building components and validate cost assumptions.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to gather documentation.
• Prepare engineering-based reports, depreciation analyses, and supporting deliverables.
• Identify opportunities related to exemptions and contribute to process improvements and automation.
• Maintain professional integrity and a respectful work environment.
• Senior Associate: lead portions of engagements and review junior colleagues' work.

Skills

Cost segregation

Fixed asset analyses

Excel advanced

Power Query

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

Excel

Power Query

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Job description

KPMG LLP seeks an Associate or Senior Associate for Fixed Assets / Cost Segregation (AMCS) to join our Accounting Methods and Credit Services practice. You will support cost segregation and fixed asset analyses for real estate and renewable energy projects, analyze data, and prepare depreciation reports.

You will conduct site visits, liaise with clients, and contribute to process improvements, including automation tools, while upholding professional standards.