Senior Financial Accounting Analyst

Position Summary

Freedom Operating Company is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accounting Analyst to support the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes. This position will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer within a small, collaborative accounting department and will be responsible for general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to independently research and resolve accounting discrepancies. Previous experience in the oil and gas industry is strongly preferred. A Certified Public Accountant designation is highly desirable.

• Assist with managing and coordinating the monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close processes.
• Prepare and post monthly and quarterly general ledger journal entries.
• Prepare recurring, adjusting, and accrual entries and ensure all accruals are reasonable, properly supported, and accurately recorded.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts each month and research or resolve identified discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Perform account analysis for transactions affecting cash flow and assist with cash flow reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for review by the CFO.
• Develop and maintain the monthly closing calendar for review and approval by the CFO.
• Conduct account analysis, research unusual transactions, and provide explanations regarding account activity and financial variances.
• Prepare monthly accounts payable aging reports and identify invoices to be included in payment processing.
• Process and print accounts payable checks and submit positive-pay files to the appropriate banking institution.
• Initiate wire transfers for review and approval by authorized members of management.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, and other accounting transactions.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures and process documentation, coordinating with other departments as necessary.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide requested schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, reporting accuracy, and departmental efficiency.
• Complete financial analyses, accounting research, and special projects assigned by the CEO or CFO.
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support as needed within the department.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and general ledger accounting.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ability to research discrepancies, analyze complex transactions, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with financial and company information.

• Previous accounting experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with oil and gas accounting practices, terminology, or financial reporting.
• Certified Public Accountant designation or active progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience with accounting software (Enertia Software preferred), enterprise resource planning systems, banking platforms, and positive-pay processes.
• Experience assisting with financial audits, internal controls, or process improvement initiatives.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of general ledger activity and financial statement relationships.
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