Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location:

Houston, TX (77079)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Construction / Industrial Services

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting and finance team supporting operations within the oil & gas, energy, construction, or industrial services industries. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong accounting professional who is ready to take ownership of complex accounting activities, contribute to the month-end close, and serve as a key partner to both accounting and operational teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and variance analysis, preferably within an operational, project-based, or field-services environment.

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Perform and review complex account and bank reconciliations
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and other internal reporting
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify variances, and investigate unusual activity
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Assist with project, job cost, revenue, or cost accounting activities
• Partner with operations and business leaders to understand financial performance
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and cash activity as needed
• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified
• Support internal and external audits and provide requested schedules and documentation
• Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of accounting policies
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Mentor and provide guidance to Staff Accountants and other accounting team members
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, and other finance initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 4–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in oil & gas, energy, construction, engineering, industrial services, or a related industry strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Demonstrated experience owning or significantly contributing to month-end close
• Strong general ledger, reconciliation, journal entry, and financial reporting experience
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience with an ERP/accounting system such as SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, or similar
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Oil & Gas
• Energy Services
• Midstream / Downstream
• Oilfield Services
• Engineering & Construction
• Commercial Construction
• Industrial Services
• Manufacturing
• Infrastructure
• EPC / EPCM
• Field Services

We're looking for someone who is more than just a number cruncher – someone who understands the story behind the numbers and can confidently communicate it to others.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, curious, and comfortable taking ownership
. You should be able to roll up your sleeves when needed while also seeing the bigger picture and identifying ways to improve processes.

Experience with
project-based accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, operational accounting, or industry-specific accounting is a major plus.

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Accountant who wants to expand their responsibilities, work closely with leadership and operations, and continue growing toward an Accounting Manager or Controller role.

: #209-Rowland Houston