Project Accountant – Oil & Gas; Hybrid in Houston

Hybrid in Downtown Houston

Seeking a Project Accountant with Oil & Gas experience who understands capital project close‑out, AFEs, and regulatory compliance
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This role supports capital project cost accounting and Management of Change (MOC) activities for terminal and liquids assets. Ideal for a project accounting professional who has supported Engineering and Project Management teams and enjoys seeing projects through clean, compliant close‑out.

• Prepare and process project Completion Reports for West Coast assets
• Compile, analyze, and validate final project cost data, including inventory and supporting documentation
• Ensure project financials comply with Accounting, Regulatory, and SOX requirements
• Update regulatory databases monthly with Completion Report information
• Partner with Project Managers and Cost Analysts to ensure timely AFE review and project closure
• Review AFEs at the Property Unit level to confirm scope, material, and installation costs are accurately captured at close‑out

• Initiate and track MOC requests for Gulf Coast liquids terminal tanks
• Enter and maintain accurate MOC data in Maximo
• Coordinate reviews and approvals with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance

• Project costing, invoices, AFEs
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Preferred experience with Excel Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP

• 3–5 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry
• Strong background in project accounting, project cost reporting, or capital project support
• Experience working with AFEs, project close‑out, and compliance‑driven documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and accountable
• Able to work independently while collaborating across Accounting, Regulatory, and Project teams
• Problem‑solver with a focus on accuracy and compliance

• Ongoing training and compliance requirements are part of the role
• Must be eligible to work in the United States on a W‑2 basis without visa sponsorship now or in the future