Accountant – Fixed Asset and General Ledger

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Bigge Crane and Rigging Co., located in Houston, TX. Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. operates a nationwide crane rental fleet of over 1,800 cranes, buying, renting, maintaining, and selling cranes throughout the United States. Since 1916, the company has contributed to America’s most meaningful landmarks and grown into a high-performing equipment company. This Staff Accountant role is key to supporting the accounting department by managing essential functions such as month-end close, general ledger reconciliation, fixed asset accounting, and financial statement preparation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Houston, TX

• Team: An equal contributor within the accounting department.
• Mission: This person is responsible for essential accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial records, fixed asset management, and supporting timely financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: D365 F&O, Excel (V-lookups), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Fixed Asset Management: Setup and update fixed assets in D365 F&O and supporting software, managing transfers and sending email notifications for equipment sales.
• Account Reconciliation: Review, analyze, and reconcile various balance sheet accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis, utilizing Excel and V-lookups for key accounts.
• Cash Management: Manage and reconcile daily cash transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely deposits, while maintaining detailed financial records and supporting month-end close processes.
• Job Costing Analysis: Review and present accurate monthly job profits, including a thorough review of job costing for business operations.
• Special Projects and Filing: Work on ad-hoc reporting and special projects related to the General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, and Equipment Sales, while also establishing and maintaining an efficient electronic filing system.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required, providing core domain knowledge for this entry-level Staff Accountant position.
• Experience: 0-2 years of full accounting cycle experience, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, billings, payroll, general ledger, and fixed assets. Proficiency in strong computer skills is required, specifically demonstrated expertise in MS Office products, including Word, Excel (with V-lookups), PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Skills: Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities are required. The role demands excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail in composing and proofing materials, and a high level of interpersonal skills for effective interaction with people at all levels and backgrounds. Commitment to excellence and confidentiality are also essential.
• Bonus: D365 Software experience is preferred, and a background in construction, job costing, or fixed asset experience is a plus.