Staff Accountant

Midstream Oil And Gas Accountant Opportunity

A growing, privately held organization is seeking a motivated Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate to join its accounting team in Houston. This role offers broad exposure to financial reporting, general accounting, compliance, and internal controls while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent CPA or an individual actively pursuing CPA licensure who is looking to build a long-term career in an industry accounting environment.

The Accountant will support the company's accounting and financial reporting functions, assisting with month-end close, financial statement preparation, compliance activities, account reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives. The position provides hands-on experience across multiple accounting disciplines and offers strong growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and general ledger transactions.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare account reconciliations and analyze account variances.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare sales and use tax filings and assist with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals during audits and tax filings.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with special projects, ad hoc reporting, and financial analyses as needed.