Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Asset Management Software, Capital Accounting, Capital Analysis, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Construction, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, Document Management, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Energy & Utilities, Expense Analysis, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Assets, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Organizational Skills, Physical Inventory, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Property Tax, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Support Documentation, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis
Fixed Asset Analyst III
Location: Hybrid Remote within service area states of PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, and FL with one day per week in an office location.
What makes us great
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
Your role in our success:
The Fixed Asset Analyst, III, is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Companys fixed asset records and supporting the accounting, reporting, and compliance activities related to capital assets. This role manages fixed asset additions, transfers, retirements, depreciation, Construction in Progress (CIP) activities, reconciliations, property tax support, fixed asset inventories, and month-end close activities. The position collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Project Managers, Tax, Accounts Payable, and Accounting to ensure assets are properly classified, capitalized, and reported in accordance with company policies, GAAP, and SOX requirements. Responsibilities commonly include CIP review, fixed asset inventories, PowerPlan reconciliation, depreciation, journal entries, and property tax support.
What youll be working on:
Fixed Asset Accounting
- Maintain fixed asset records including additions, transfers, retirements, and disposals.
- Calculate and review monthly depreciation.
- Prepare fixed asset journal entries.
- Perform monthly fixed asset and accumulated depreciation reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate classification of capital versus operating expenditures.
Construction in Progress (CIP)
- Review and monitor Construction in Progress projects.
- Partner with project managers to determine when assets should be placed into service.
- Assist with CIP account cleanup activities.
- Track project costs and coordinate capitalization of completed projects.
Month-End Close & Compliance
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
- Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests.
- Support SOX control documentation and testing.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company capitalization policies.
Fixed Asset Inventory & Property Tax
- Coordinate and conduct physical inventories of fixed assets.
- Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Maintain asset tagging and tracking records.
- Assist with personal property tax filings and supporting schedules.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare fixed asset roll-forward schedules.
- Analyze capital spending trends and depreciation activity.
- Support management reporting and special projects.
- May be required to support and or advise other projects.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Who you are:
- Highschool Diploma / GED
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
- Seven (7) years of experience in fixed asset accounting, project accounting, utility accounting, accounting operations, or construction accounting.
- Proven experience leading large scale, highly complex, multidisciplinary teams and external partners in a complex project environment preferred.
- Demonstrated experience engaging executive-level stakeholders and making decisions with significant operational, financial, and strategic impact preferred.
- Experience serving in a senior leadership role responsible for the delivery of large-scale infrastructure, energy, utility, transportation, or industrial projects.
- Experience supporting SOX compliance preferred.
- Experience with capital project accounting preferred.
- Utility industry experience preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel preferred.
- Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, depreciation, capitalization, and Construction in Progress (CIP) accounting.
- Knowledge of GAAP, SOX controls, and accounting policies related to capital assets.
- Skill in account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
- Skill in analyzing fixed asset transactions, depreciation activity, and capital spending trends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems, including fixed asset management applications.
- Ability to maintain accurate fixed asset records and ensure data integrity across systems.
- Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve accounting and inventory discrepancies.
- Ability to support audits, regulatory reporting, property tax filings, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Accounting, Operations, Engineering, Project Managers, and other business partners.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Benefits/what's in it for you?
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere -
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com.
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Chesapeake Utilities Corp
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company focused on delivering outstanding service and attaining sustainable growth that generates long-term value for our employees, customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Our success in these efforts is due to our employees’ relentless commitment to excellence, our comprehensive strategic planning and our disciplined financial analysis of growth opportunities. For more than 100 years, the Company has successfully delivered safe, secure, reliable and efficient solutions that are environmentally and economically smart. Chesapeake positions itself for long-term growth that creates superior value. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation genuinely cares while turning aspirations into reality every day. We make meaningful connections with our peers, customers, communities, shareholders and partners.
We strive to provide operational excellence and positive experiences for our customers and the communities we serve. Chesapeake’s regulated energy businesses include natural gas distribution and transmission operations on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, and electric distribution operations in Florida. Chesapeake’s unregulated energy businesses include its natural gas marketing subsidiary, its propane distribution operations, and its propane wholesale marketing subsidiary.
We have a talented workforce made of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds who take pride in the work they do at Chesapeake. They are hard working people, who generously get involved in their communities because they care about them. At Chesapeake, we believe our employees make the difference, and we care about every one of them – every day. One way we show gratitude to our employees is through our Chesapeake Cares Program that focuses on employee morale and a satisfying work environment. One day each month we conduct an event focused on employee fun and fellowship. We recognize our employees’ contributions with a rewards and recognition program geared towards continuous growth and career development within the company.