Senior Accountant,Operations Accounting Job Houston area,Texas USA,Accounting

NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED FULL-TIME IN OUR HOUSTON, TX OFFICE LOCATED AT 990 TOWN & COUNTRY BLVD.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant, Operations Accounting reports to the Manager, Operations Accounting. This role requires in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, specifically for cost accounting and revenue (ASC 606), and experience in a SOX environment. Regular collaboration with other departments, including Project Accounting and Project Controls, is crucial to success in this position. The Senior Accountant, Operations Accounting also has accountability for preparing journal entries, performing project-level financial analyses, preparing account reconciliations, and supporting internal and external audit requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare monthly project-related journal entries, ensuring accurate coding under US GAAP (including ASC 606) and NuScale’s Chart of Accounts.

Responsible for monthly and ad hoc analysis of project-related cost and revenue accounting.

Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliations for GL accounts and subsystems.

Gather, organize, and process documentation for projects being performed across the company, maintaining a large data set. This will require regular collaboration with internal groups and clients.

Successfully perform key Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls in areas such as Projects, Revenue, and Financial Close Management.

Dedication to continuously improving accounting, reporting, and SOX processes, with ability to lead process improvement initiatives.

Support financial statement audits, incurred cost audits, and internal audits.

Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

Problem solving:
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
Oral/written communication:
Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
Planning/organizing:
Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
Adaptability:
Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability:
Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Team Building:
Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
Safety Culture:
Adheres to the Corporate Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
Quality Assurance:
Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

Education:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related business field is required. An advanced degree and/or Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation is preferred.
Experience:

A minimum of five years of full-time accounting work experience is required. Must possess advanced Microsoft Excel skills with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organization. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to work successfully on cross-functional teams, as well as independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives. Additional required or preferred skills are as…