Fixed Asset Accountant

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• A culture of safety, service, and integrity
• Real career growth through training and internal mobility
• The backing of a national organization, with the heart of a local team
• A place where your work directly improves public safety

Our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and essential – and that's exactly what makes it rewarding. Every role at Helix plays a part in protecting lives and keeping communities moving. If you're motivated, adaptable, and looking for a career with purpose, we'd be proud to have you on our team.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant – Leases & Fixed Assets is responsible for the accurate accounting, tracking, and reporting of the Company's lease portfolio and fixed assets in NetSuite, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role owns day-to-day lease accounting under ASC 842, fixed asset accounting, and related reconciliations, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

Lease Accounting (ASC 842)

• Maintain all operating and finance lease records in NetSuite, including real estate, vehicles, and equipment
• Perform monthly lease accounting under ASC 842, including:
• Right-of-use (ROU) assets
• Lease liabilities
• Amortization and interest expense
• Set up new leases, modifications, renewals, terminations, and remeasurements in NetSuite
• Reconcile lease subledger activity to the general ledger monthly
• Maintain complete lease documentation and audit support
• Coordinate with Operations, Real Estate, and Procurement to ensure lease population completeness

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintain the fixed asset subledger in NetSuite
• Record capital asset additions, transfers, disposals, and retirements
• Calculate and post monthly depreciation in accordance with Company policy and GAAP
• Review capital vs. expense classifications
• Perform monthly fixed asset reconciliations to the general ledger
• Support annual physical inventory and asset verification processes
• Maintain fixed asset schedules for audit and tax support

Financial Close & Reporting

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to leases and fixed assets
• Support timely and accurate month-end and year-end close
• Assist with financial statement disclosures related to leases and fixed assets
• Support external auditors with schedules, reconciliations, and source documentation

Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Identify and implement process improvements within NetSuite to enhance accuracy and close efficiency
• Assist with system enhancements, reporting improvements, and documentation standardization

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–4 years of accounting experience with direct NetSuite usage (required)
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite fixed assets and lease accounting modules
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 842
• Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close
• Strong Excel skills (reconciliations, schedules, analysis)
• High attention to detail and documentation discipline

Preferred

• Experience in asset-intensive environments (construction, manufacturing, distribution)
• Experience supporting audits or SOX/internal controls
• CPA or CPA-eligible

Key Competencies

• Ownership mentality and accountability
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Clear, professional communication
• Ability to meet close deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound accounting judgment and attention to compliance

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.