Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$37–$40 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Communication Skills, Corporate Finance, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Allocation, Expense Analysis, Financial Reporting, Fixed Asset Management, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Oil and Gas, Oracle ERP, Petroleum, Reconciliation, Support Documentation, Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
23 days ago

Staff Accountant

Overview

A growing Oilfield Services organization in the Houston area is partnering with LHH to identify a Staff Accountant to join their team on a full-time, onsite basis.

This position offers hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close, making it an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals or recent graduates looking to build a foundation within corporate finance.

Compensation & Schedule

  • Pay: $37.00 - $40.00 per hour

  • Schedule: Full-time

  • Work Environment: 100% onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries including accruals and allocations

  • Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close cycles

  • Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense schedules

  • Support CAPEX tracking and reporting activities

  • Process and reconcile intercompany transactions

  • Assist with audit support and documentation requests

  • Partner with internal teams to collect and validate financial data

  • Analyze expense fluctuations and provide variance explanations

  • Support allocation of corporate expenses across entities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

  • 1-2 years of relevant experience OR internship experience

  • Recent graduates with 2+ accounting internships (including summer internships) are encouraged to apply

  • Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, or close processes

  • Strong Excel skills

Preferred Experience

  • Exposure to Oracle or similar ERP systems strongly preferred

  • Experience in energy, oil & gas, or industrial environments is a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP)

  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Pay Details: $37.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Laura Laminack

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison