Senior Accounting Analyst
- Contract Length: 12 Months
- Work Type: Hybrid
- Location: Houston, TX
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Job Overview:
- The Senior Accounting Analyst 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 provides advanced accounting and systems support for daily operations, legacy data cleanup initiatives, asset unitization activities, and the remediation of outstanding issues, while helping prepare the organization for an upcoming ERP transformation.
- The successful candidate will bring extensive fixed asset and/or capital accounting experience, along with strong expertise in SAP and PowerPlan. Working closely with internal subject matter experts, this individual will develop an understanding of company-specific processes and requirements, then leverage their accounting and systems knowledge to identify issues, implement corrections, optimize processes, and support the broader Capital Assets function.
Key Responsibilities
- Support fixed asset and capital accounting activities within SAP and PowerPlan, including transaction processing, issue investigation, and resolution.
- Perform asset unitization activities and assist with the review, analysis, and cleanup of outstanding or aged asset-related items.
- Analyze fixed asset and capital accounting data to identify errors, inconsistencies, incomplete transactions, and other records requiring remediation.
- Execute data cleanup and corrective actions within SAP and PowerPlan while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Research, investigate, and resolve complex accounting and system-related issues impacting fixed asset records and capital accounting processes.
- Assist with month-end close activities and other recurring Capital Assets accounting requirements.
- Support ERP readiness and transformation initiatives through legacy data remediation, process optimization, and pre-conversion preparation activities.
- Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to understand company-specific accounting processes, controls, system configurations, and reporting requirements.
- Develop, document, and reinforce sustainable processes, procedures, and best practices related to fixed asset and capital accounting activities.
- Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to team members regarding SAP and PowerPlan processes, transactions, and functionality.
- Partner with Accounting, ERP, IT, and business stakeholders to investigate issues, implement solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, improve data quality, and streamline Capital Assets accounting processes.
- Contribute to special projects and initiatives related to fixed assets, capital accounting, system improvements, and process transformation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial experience in fixed asset and/or capital accounting.
- Strong hands-on experience with SAP and PowerPlan; experience supporting both systems is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and resolve complex accounting and system-related issues.
- Comprehensive understanding of fixed asset accounting principles, capital accounting processes, controls, and data governance practices.
- Experience with asset unitization and capital asset lifecycle accounting is preferred.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations, system conversions, accounting transformations, or large-scale data remediation initiatives is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate large and complex data sets.
- Ability to quickly learn organization-specific processes and effectively apply accounting and systems expertise in a changing environment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.
- CPA designation or another relevant professional accounting credential is considered an asset.
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