SEMCO - Property Accounting Associate

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Port Huron, MItime type:
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Job Description
** Job Summary/

Purpose:

** The Property Accounting Associate supports the accounting team by maintaining accurate records of the company’s property, equipment, and other long‑term assets. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who enjoys working with data, improving processes, and learning how financial information drives business decisions.
** Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
** Maintain and update the fixed asset subledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness including creating and closing work orders

Review and process construction contractor invoicing

Record asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and adjustments in accordance with company policies

Assist with monthly depreciation calculations and reconciliations

Assist with personal property tax process including preparation of annual forms, processing of tax invoices, and maintaining prepayment amortization schedules

Support month‑end and year‑end close activities related to fixed assets

Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits

Monitor capital project spending and ensure proper capitalization

Help maintain compliance with FERC, GAAP and internal control requirements

Collaborate with operations, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to verify asset information

Identify opportunities to streamline fixed asset processes and improve data quality

Participates in company training as required

Makes regular reports to the Manager of Fixed Asset Accounting
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 0 to 2 years property accounting experience
* Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
* Proficiency with Excel; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus
* Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
* Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with cross‑functional teams
* Eagerness to learn and grow within the accounting function
** Preferred

Skills:

*** Internship or coursework related to fixed assets or general ledger accounting
* Experience with asset management software
* Knowledge of GAAP and FERC related to capitalization and depreciation
** Other Requirement(s):
*** Maintain a positive work environment while interacting and communicating with co-workers, customers and management.
* Maintain a safe environment for co-workers, customers and the public through adherence to company safety standards and timely reporting of potential hazards.
* Adheres to Company policies and procedures related to the code of business ethics, compliance, responsible use of Company assets, and all applicable state and federal laws.
** What Success Looks Like:
*** Accurate and timely fixed asset records
* Smooth month‑end close cycles
* Strong collaboration with internal teams
* Continuous improvement in asset tracking and reporting processes

We offer a competitive salary range of $57,900 to $83,775 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Compensation may vary by geographic location.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply
** Alta Gas
* * is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provides affordable energy to our customers. Alta Gas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas…