Intermediate Accountant - Fixed Assets

New Jersey Resources • Wall Township, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

New Jersey Resources is seeking an Intermediate Accountant - Fixed Assets to support financial reporting and analysis by compiling and analyzing account information, preparing balance sheets, income statement, and other special reports, reconciling discrepancies, and preparing journal entries. This role will also contribute to the development of accounting policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with SOX controls.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4 years experience in corporate or utility accounting
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and other desktop applications
• Ability to work independently and take on additional responsibilities as needed

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred
• Experience with Oracle ERP a plus
• Knowledge of FERC regulatory reporting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post fixed asset journal entries, including capitalization, transfers, retirements, depreciation, and accruals, in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Review capital expenditures and supporting documentation (e.g., invoices, work orders, project summaries) to determine proper capitalization, classification, and in-service dates; ensures timely and accurate asset set-up in the fixed asset subledger.
• Support the annual capital budgeting cycle by compiling and validating project forecasts, assisting with budget submissions and updates, and preparing supporting schedules and analyses for management review.
• Maintain alliance contractor profit calculations, including data collection, calculation support, internal audits, and variance analysis.
• Perform monthly fixed asset reconciliations between the fixed asset subledger, general ledger, and construction/project systems; investigate and resolves variances and prepare support for adjustments.
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation and amortization; review depreciation parameters (useful lives, methods, conventions) and support periodic depreciation studies or rate-case-related analysis, as applicable.
• Process asset retirements, disposals, and write-offs; evaluate supporting documentation for completeness and proper accounting treatment (including potential impairment considerations) and maintain audit-ready support.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting controls by performing and documenting key SOX/internal controls (e.g., capitalization reviews, system access controls, reconciliation sign-offs) and supporting control testing and remediation.
• Support the monthly close for fixed assets and construction work in progress (CWIP), including roll-forwards, project-to-asset capitalization, and preparation of supporting schedules for management reporting and regulatory/financial statement needs.
• Answer fixed asset accounting questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and guidance (e.g., capitalization thresholds, componentization, leasehold improvements, AROs) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Reconcile and analyze fixed asset-related balance sheet accounts (e.g., fixed assets, accumulated depreciation, CWIP, ARO/related liabilities as applicable); resolve discrepancies and prepare supporting schedules and explanations for period-over-period movements.
• Provide informal guidance and training to team members on fixed asset policies, month-end procedures, and system processes (e.g., asset set-up, transfers, retirements, depreciation runs), promoting consistent execution and strong internal controls.
• Provide supporting schedules for external reporting (e.g., 10-K/10-Q) and other required filings, including fixed asset roll-forwards, capital spending support, depreciation detail, and other fixed-asset-related disclosures, as assigned.
• Develop and maintain fixed asset process documentation, work instructions, and control narratives; identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve data quality across capital project and fixed asset processes.

Benefits

• Day one medical coverage, including prescription, vision and dental plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness perks, including free on and off site fitness centers and other programs
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Vacation and company-paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements with many roles offering hybrid options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level