Fixed Asset Accountant

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Fixed Asset Accountant to manage and maintain our real estate portfolio and related assets. This role is responsible for recording acquisitions and disposals, tracking various construction/development jobs, placing assets in service, calculating depreciation, and ensuring accurate reporting in compliance with accounting standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Input of fixed assets purchased and constructed into asset management systems
• Recording entries for sales and disposals of fixed assets in accounting system.
• Maintenance of fixed assets depreciation schedules.
• Reconciliation of asset details between the accounting system and asset management system.
• Track company expenditures for fixed assets/construction jobs in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations.
• Monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of fixed assets.
• Review invoices processed, ensure accurate coding and capitalize assets per capital policy.

· Account Reconciliations.

• Assists with internal and external audits.
• Responsible for full Fixed Assets Month-end closing cycle.
• Monthly Journal entries and accruals.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
• Complete monthly and quarterly capital expenditure reporting

Requirements

Education And Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, preferred
• 3+ years of Fixed Assets accounting experience
• Thorough understanding of fixed asset accounting, tracking and processes.
• MRI or Real Estate Accounting software experience, a plus
• Construction related experience in any industry required

Skills, Qualifications, And Other Requirements:

• Working knowledge of financial terms and principles including knowledge of accrual accounting methods. Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Working knowledge of calculating depreciation and amortization of various asset classes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe.
• Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, changing priorities and demanding, time-sensitive, workload(s).
• Ability to receive general work supervision/be self-managed/work independently.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to keep information and internal communications confidential.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time/constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (ex. a calculator, copy machine, computer printer) or, by request, be provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.

CORE COMPETENCIES: ALL Employees

• Team Oriented: The ability to work effectively with others and to add value within the dynamics of the Company’s group endeavor. Tangible behaviors include trust, healthy conflict, active commitment, peer-to-peer accountability and a focus on the results. Establish healthy and respectful working relationships with all shareholders and customers sharing knowledge and support, contributing to team goals, and collaborating to solve problems.
• Legacy Mindset: Thinks long-term, protects organizational heritage, and contributes to a lasting impact.
• Transparency: Demonstrates openness in communication and decision-making; fosters trust across the organization.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills include professionalism, active listening, adaptability, and collaboration.
• Problem Solving: Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment that relies on knowledge, experience, facts and data.
• Initiative: Ability to proactively identify and address customer needs, anticipate potential issues, and take action to resolve problems within the framework of the Company’s processes and procedures; demonstrates a willingness to go above and beyond standard duties to ensure positive experience.
• Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions and demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient and cost-effective manner.

CORE VALUE BASED COMPETENCIES: ALL Employees

Integrity

• Acts with honesty and ethical judgment, even under pressure
• Accepts responsibility for actions and communicates transparently
• Upholds professional and organizational standards in all interactions

Trust

• Builds strong, respectful relationships across all levels
• Demonstrates consistency, reliability, and follow-through
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with care

Impact

• Takes initiative to drive meaningful, results-oriented work
• Aligns personal goals with organizational priorities
• Influences and inspires others to contribute to shared success

Legacy

• Honors the Company’s history and values in decision-making
• Acts as a steward of culture while planning for the future
• Mentors others and contributes to long-term organizational success

Physical Demands:

Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks and duties at outlined above.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

About Metronational

MetroNational is a private, family-owned real estate investment, development, and management company located in Houston whose core interest is the Memorial City mixed-use development. The cornerstones of its business philosophy are teamwork, loyalty, integrity, and professionalism, which have led to winning several awards:

• Houston Chronicle Top Work Places
• Houston Business Journal Healthiest Employers
• Houston Business Journal Best Places To Work
• Cigna Well-Being Award
• American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite

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