Fixed Asset Accountant

BHP Billiton is all about smart technology, innovation and great talent. If you want a challenging career and a chance to explore resource opportunities as well as your ambitions, we’re the company for you. Think Smart. Think BHP Billiton. The Global Business Services Center in Houston, Texas aims to: Deliver high quality, cost competitive services in the areas of Finance, Supply & Accounts Payable, and Payroll & Benefits Administration to BHP Billiton’s assets in North America and Europe. Deliver value to the assets we support, utilizing Global SAP, best practice/re-engineered processes, and through the recruitment, retention and development of employees committed to customer service.Further information about the BHP Billiton Group can be found at: http://www.bhpbilliton.com.  POSITION SYNOPSIS Committed to making an impact and wanting to work in a newly formed and vibrant team? Keep reading… The Global Operations team has an exciting opportunity for inspired individuals focused on their professional development. In this role you will ensure Project / Fixed Asset accounting activities are performed in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with BHP policies and Accounting Standards. In addition you will provide assistance and contribute to the Global Operations team in support of various BHPB businesses.  RESPONSIBILITIES Collation, input, review and analysis of project / fixed asset information and transactional data, in compliance with accounting standards and taxation requirements Maintenance of Fixed Assets within SAP. Support the continuous update and maintenance of procedure documentation Processing of month-end Depreciation (Units of Production and straight-line methods). Maintain integrity of fixed asset ledger. Other accounting & administrative tasks, including: monthly and quarterly account reconciliation’s and sundry journal entries Identify process improvement opportunities Participate in process improvement activities Contribute to and support global process standardization and continuous improvement Assist with special projects, analyses and query resolution as appropriate QUALIFICATIONS Tertiary qualifications in accounting with fixed asset experience desired Microsoft Office products with advanced Excel expertise Experience in Financial Accounting systems/software (SAP FI/CO modules desirable) Tax accounting knowledge helpful Strong interpersonal and communication skills required Customer focused individual with patience to learn reporting applications 2 years accounting experience M/F/D/V EEO/AA Employer Local Conditions Apply  THINK OF THE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN BHP BILLITON. THINK LOCAL. THINK GLOBAL. With 38,000 employees working in more than 100 operations in approximately 25 countries, we represent the world’s largest diversified resources company. We take our commitment to the communities in which we operate and do business in very seriously, and we are committed to operating safely and sustainably. Location: Houston Job Status/Type: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Work Experience: 1+ to 2 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Occupation: Corporate Finance Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Reference Code: 477974