Fixed Assets Accountant

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

The Fixed Assets Accountant will be responsible for the accounting and reporting of the company’s growing portfolio of fixed assets. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards. You will partner closely with procurement, engineering, construction, and finance teams to track and manage assets across the full lifecycle, from acquisition through retirement.

- Asset Tracking & Capitalization: Maintain accurate records of fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and construction-in-progress (CIP) activity.

- Accounting & Reporting: Record monthly depreciation, reconcile fixed asset subledger to the general ledger, and support month-end and year-end close processes.

- Policy Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal capitalization policies and GAAP; assist in implementing and improving accounting processes and controls.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with procurement, operations, and project teams to identify and validate capital expenditures and ensure timely asset onboarding.

- Audit Support: Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits, and support SOX/internal control readiness as needed.

Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

- CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred

- Additional coursework or certification in fixed asset accounting, GAAP compliance, or construction accounting is a plus

- Accounting Knowledge: 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years working with fixed assets and capital projects

- GAAP Compliance: Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly as it applies to fixed asset accounting and depreciation

- ERP Proficiency: Experience working with ERP or fixed asset modules

- Attention to Detail: Proven ability to manage high volumes of transactional data accurately

Benefits

- Competitive compensation packages

- 401k with company match

- Medical, dental, vision plans

- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000 - $140,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.