Senior Accountant-Technical Accounting​/Financial Reporting

Senior Accountant
- Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office (Tues
  - Thurs)
• Part of a large international co., very stable
• Co. has both operated and non-operated assets
• People-oriented culture through flexibility
• Excellent benefits including a generous vacation schedule, bonus + 401K match & profit sharing, fitness reimbursement, paid parking

Our client, a well-established upstream oil & gas company with significant U.S. operations, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Accounting & Finance team. This role focuses on technical accounting, financial reporting, SOX compliance, and strategic accounting initiatives
. It offers excellent visibility across the organization and the opportunity to work on complex accounting matters while partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Research and apply IFRS guidance to complex accounting transactions.
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums, position papers, and supporting analyses.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, divestitures, asset retirement obligations (ARO), impairments, leases, revenue recognition, and derivatives/hedge accounting.
• Assist with external financial reporting and annual reporting requirements.
• Support SOX compliance, internal controls, documentation, testing, and process improvements.
• Analyze financial results, account balances, and key reporting metrics, providing insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, auditors, consultants, and global finance teams.
• Participate in acquisitions, integrations, special projects, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Recommend enhancements to accounting processes, reporting tools, and system functionality.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide technical guidance.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA certification required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a Big Four public accounting firm.
• Experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, SOX, or internal controls.
• Upstream oil & gas experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS required.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Quorum or a similar ERP system is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking to expand their technical accounting expertise while working on high-impact projects within a collaborative, growth-oriented finance organization.