Property Accountant

Employment Enterprises; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical and dental benefits for eligib

Flex spending account

Pet Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Sick Leave as mandated by law

Worker Advantage discount program

Job summary

Employment Enterprises on site in Port Huron, MI is seeking a Property Accountant for a full-time, contract role with an energy company.

The position focuses on property accounting close, fixed asset records, and accurate reporting to support compliance and decision-making. Pay ranges from $42 to $55 per hour, reflecting contract terms and required expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting practices.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with emphasis on property or fixed assets.
• Preferred: CPA and/or advanced degree; utility or regulated-industry accounting experience.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel) and common business applications; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and produce accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex property-related journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly close deliverables.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including asset tracking, capitalization, and depreciation support.
• Monitor construction work-in-progress and job costing activity, supporting accurate project accounting.
• Coordinate with internal teams to respond to property accounting inquiries and provide budget support.
• Research accounting issues, document conclusions, and prepare periodic reporting as needed.
• Support internal controls and compliance practices aligned to established accounting and regulatory standards.
• Partner with internal and external auditors by providing requested schedules, support, and documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and assist with additional accounting projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Fixed asset accounting

Excel proficiency

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Asset tracking systems

Job description

Our client is a leading energy company known for reliable service, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to the customers and communities it serves. The Property Accountant will lead property accounting close activities, maintain fixed asset records, and deliver accurate reporting to support compliance and decision-making. This is a full time contract position, onsite, based in Port Huron, MI, with a pay range of $42-$55 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex property-related journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly close deliverables.
• Support fixed asset accounting, including asset tracking, capitalization, and depreciation support.
• Monitor construction work-in-progress and job costing activity, supporting accurate project accounting.
• Coordinate with internal teams to respond to property accounting inquiries and provide budget support.
• Research accounting issues, document conclusions, and prepare periodic reporting as needed.
• Support internal controls and compliance practices aligned to established accounting and regulatory standards.
• Partner with internal and external auditors by providing requested schedules, support, and documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and assist with additional accounting projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting practices.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with emphasis on property or fixed assets.
• Preferred: CPA and/or advanced degree; utility or regulated-industry accounting experience.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel) and common business applications; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and produce accurate work.

What We Offer

• 401K retirement plan
• Medical and dental benefits for qualifying professionals or Fixed Indemnity Health Benefits
• Flex spending account
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union Membership
• Sick Leave available where mandated by law
• Worker Advantage discount program membership
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Employment Enterprises, Inc is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, assign, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, U.S. Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Employment Enterprises, Inc is the parent company of Temporary Solutions, Inc. Temporary Solutions is a workforce solutions company based out of 10550 Linden Lake Plaza, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109.