Senior Accountant - Oilfield Services Rental Company

Spartan Energy Services

Lafayette, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Receivable, Aging Analysis, Analysis Skills, Billing, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Cash Flow, Cash Management, Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Depreciation, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Equipment Rentals, Expense Tracking, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Insurance, Internal Audit, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Levels, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Dynamics, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Petroleum, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Property Tax, Reconciliation, Rentals, Revenue Recognition, Sales, Sales Tax, Tax Reporting, Transaction Processing/Management, Use Tax, Variable Costs, Variance Analysis, Vehicle Fleets, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lafayette, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Position Summary 
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations supporting the Controller.  Ensure accurate financial reporting and supporting asset-intensive rental operations. This role requires strong knowledge of revenue recognition, fixed asset accounting, and cost tracking in a high-volume, service-driven environment. 

Key Responsibilities 


Financial Reporting & Close 
  • Assist and prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements 
  • Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations 
  • Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to management 
Revenue
  • Review revenue recognition for rental contracts, service agreements, and project-based work 
  • Monitor utilization-based billing and ensure accuracy of rental income 
  • Track and allocate direct and indirect costs across jobs, regions, and business units 
Fixed Assets & Inventory
  • Assist and reconcile fixed asset module (rental fleet, tools, equipment) 
  • Oversee depreciation schedules and capital expenditure tracking 
  • Partner with operations to ensure accurate asset tagging, transfers, and disposals 
  • Monitor inventory levels, obsolescence, and cycle counts 
Accounts Receivable & Cash Flow
  • Support AR oversight, including aging analysis and collections strategy 
  • Work with operations and sales to resolve billing discrepancies 
  • Assist in managing cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization 
Compliance & Controls
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) 
  • Maintain internal controls and support audit processes (internal & external) 
  • Assist with tax reporting, including sales/use tax and property tax for equipment 
Process Improvement
  • Identify and implement efficiencies in accounting processes and systems 
  • Support ERP implementation 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 
  • 5–8+ years of accounting experience (oilfield services, rental, or industrial services preferred) 
  • Strong understanding of revenue recognition and fixed asset accounting 
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365) 
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) 
Key Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Attention to detail with ability to manage high transaction volumes 
  • Ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership 
  • Strong communication and organizational skills 
  • Be self supervised
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, field-driven environment 
Work Environment
  • Office-based with regular interaction with field operations teams 
  • Occasional travel to yard locations or field sites may be required 

 

About the Company

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Spartan Energy Services