Accountant, Fixed Assets

What The Role Is Reporting to the Director, Fixed Asset & Lease Accounting, the Staff Accountant is responsible for the accurate accounting and reporting of the company’s fixed assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This role performs accounting for the end‑to‑end asset lifecycle, including capitalization, depreciation, impairment, and disposal, while supporting the month‑end close, financial reporting, and audit activities. The role also contributes to process optimization by leveraging automation and AI‑enabled tools to improve data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and asset management insights. The Fixed Asset Accountant collaborates cross‑functionally to drive consistency in capital expenditure tracking and enhance overall financial transparency. What You'll Be Doing Enter new fixed assets and changes to existing fixed assets into the fixed assets accounting system. Communicate with various departments to obtain relevant information to properly account for fixed assets. Perform fixed asset accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month‑end close, including monthly close in the SAP S/4HANA fixed asset accounting system, review of related accounts, preparation and posting of journal entries. Reconcile fixed asset accounts to the general ledger on a monthly basis. Prepare entity‑level and consolidated fixed asset roll‑forwards. Assist with the analysis and preparation of schedules for inclusion in the quarterly controller’s packages presented to senior management. Prepare quarterly/annual fixed asset schedules in accordance with GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements for inclusion in the periodic financial statements, footnotes, and other financial information reported on SECForm10‑Q/10‑K. Review and follow up on unusual activity. Assist with deliverables and follow‑up requests for internal and external auditors during quarterly review and year‑end audit processes. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley internal controls, process flow, supporting documentation, risk assessments, and monthly/quarterly certifications for assigned accounting responsibilities. Provide backup for lease and other accounting groups as necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month‑end close, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. Provide support on technical accounting issues. Assist with testing relevant accounting and fixed asset system upgrades and enhancements. Participate in special projects and additional duties as required. Leverage AI‑powered tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, automation platforms) to improve efficiency in financial reporting and analysis. Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency. What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university. 2–3 years of experience in general accounting and/or financial reporting. Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially as it relates to fixed asset accounting. Analytical mindset: ability to collect and analyze information, problem‑solve, and make recommendations or decisions. Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets with large data sets. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Practical understanding and application of internal control processes and procedures over financial accounting and reporting. Project management: participation and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to navigate fast‑paced environments with tight deadlines. Ability to set priorities and respond quickly to changing demands from multiple sources. Attention to detail. Collaboration: ability to develop and maintain cross‑functional business partnerships with professionalism. Communication skills: excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication. Strong willingness to learn new skills and information. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of accounting/reporting software, specifically SAP or OneStreamXF. Leverage AI‑powered tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, automation platforms) to improve efficiency in financial reporting and analysis. What Would Be Nice A CPA designation or working toward certification. Public accounting experience. Experience with SAPS/4HANA. Experience implementing or working with automation or AI‑based workflows. Ability to work productively and independently in a team environment. Ability to use AI tools to analyze large datasets and generate insights. Energy industry experience. Benefits & Compensation The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant experience, education, training, and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals. Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations: $69,000–$86,000 USD Benefits Generous paid time off. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with company contributions. Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Dependent daycare FSAs. Commuter benefits. Relocation assistance. 401(k) plan with employer match. Life and accident insurance. Fertility programs and adoption assistance. Generous parental leave. Tuition reimbursement. Benefits for employees in same‑sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships. Equal Opportunity Statement Clearway Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military and Veterans. Notice to Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. 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