Accounting Analyst

• Job Title: Accounting Analyst IV – Capital Assets / Fixed Assets
• Location: Houston, TX
• Duration: 12 Months
• The Accounting Analyst IV supports the Capital Assets team with a primary focus on fixed asset accounting, system data integrity, and process improvement within SAP and PowerPlan. This role will provide experienced accounting and systems support for day-to-day activities, legacy cleanup initiatives, asset unitization, and remediation of outstanding items, while supporting the organization’s preparation for the upcoming ERP transformation.
• The successful candidate will bring significant fixed asset and/or capital accounting experience and strong working knowledge of SAP and PowerPlan. The individual will work closely with experienced internal resources to learn Client-specific processes and requirements, then apply their accounting and systems expertise to identify issues, execute corrections, improve processes, and support the broader Capital Assets team.

• Key Responsibilities
• Support fixed asset and capital accounting activities within SAP and PowerPlan, including day-to-day transactions and issue resolution.
• Perform and support asset unitization, including review and cleanup of outstanding or aged items.
• Analyze existing fixed asset and capital accounting data to identify errors, inconsistencies, incomplete activity, and other items requiring remediation.
• Execute cleanup and correction activities within SAP and PowerPlan in coordination with the Capital Assets team.
• Research and resolve complex accounting and system issues affecting fixed asset records and related capital accounting processes.
• Assist with recurring Capital Assets activities where needed, including month-end and other accounting requirements.
• Support ERP readiness and transformation initiatives, including cleanup of legacy data and processes in advance of conversion.
• Work with internal subject matter experts to understand client-specific accounting practices, processes, controls, and system requirements.
• Help document, reinforce sustainable processes, and best practices for SAP and PowerPlan activities.
• Provide support and knowledge sharing to other Capital Assets team members on PowerPlan/SAP processes and transactions.
• Partner with Accounting, ERP, and other stakeholders to investigate issues and implement solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, simplification, and stronger controls within Capital Assets accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant accounting experience, with substantial experience in fixed assets and/or capital accounting.
• Strong hands-on SAP and PowerPlan experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to research and resolve complex accounting and system issues.
• Strong understanding of fixed asset accounting processes, controls, and data integrity.
• Experience with asset unitization and capital asset lifecycle accounting preferred.
• Experience supporting system conversions, ERP implementations, data cleanup, or accounting transformation initiatives is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through large or complex populations of outstanding items.
• Ability to learn company-specific processes and apply broader accounting and systems expertise effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to work with accounting, systems, and business stakeholders.
• CPA or other relevant professional designation is a plus.