Accountant Sr.

Location: Houston, TX

Description:
Responsibilities/Expectations:

Analyzes business transactions of moderate complexity and identifies appropriate accounting treatment through research or collaboration with subject matter specialists
Arranges, maintains or develops schedules, reports and analyses for internal/external customers
Prepares journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements
Reconciles and/or analyzes ledger accounts and proposes adjusting entries, as the need arises
Provides information and explanation for audit requests from internal/external auditors
Serves as a resource to colleagues with less experience
Accounts for participation in various accounting related special projects
Prepares explanations to management regarding account reconciliations and operational results
Identifies and recommends resolutions to issues that impact the accuracy and completeness of accounting data and financial statements within a general area of responsibility
Communicates and coordinates with company partners
Supports the regulated financial reporting function with the monthly close and the quarterly and year-end reporting processes
Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related major with a strong accounting focus and minimum four (4) years’ experience in related energy industry accounting
Preferred: CPA and minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in accounting in the oil and gas industry
Other Requirements:
- Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
- Preferred: Prior experience in regulatory accounting, financial reporting and statement consolidation
- Preferred: Prior experience with Oracle ERP or similar applications, Workiva, and PowerBi