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Staff Accountant

Search Services

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Acquisition Integration, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Billing, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Journal Entries, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Submissions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Support Documentation, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our Client is a well-established organization with a long-standing reputation for operational excellence, stability, and innovation within the energy and logistics industry. The company is committed to environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and empowering employees to make meaningful contributions while growing their professional expertise.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Staff Accountant (operational accounting) role is responsible for supporting the accounting function through the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, reporting activities, and support of the monthly close process. This position plays an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational accounting support across the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and record monthly account reconciliations and journal entries to support the accounting close process

Analyze general ledger accounts on a recurring basis and perform financial analytics

Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for accounting leadership and other business departments

Assist with monthly accounting close activities and ensure deadlines are met

Provide invoicing support for contract-related transactions

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, IFRS, FERC, and other regulatory standards

Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual FERC Form 6 filings, including financial statements, schedules, and footnotes

Coordinate and prepare rate and tariff filings in accordance with applicable regulations

Analyze current accounting processes and recommend operational efficiencies and process improvements

Prepare audit support schedules and documentation as assigned

Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities as needed

Support acquisition integration activities related to accounting records and processes

Participate in cross-functional projects and support additional accounting functions when necessary

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

2–5 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance role

Experience in operational accounting preferred

Experience within the pipelines, terminals, energy, or related industries preferred

Experience with budgeting, planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting preferred

Public accounting and/or external audit experience preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, FERC regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements

Understanding of accounting systems, financial reporting processes, and reconciliations

Ability to work independently with moderate supervision

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats

Experience supporting audits and regulatory filings

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Collaborative mindset with strong teamwork skills

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to work independently. Success in this role requires initiative, collaboration, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information while contributing to operational and process improvements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

About the Company

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Search Services

With well over 100 combined years of recruiting experience, Search Services remains Houston's premier search firm focusing on Accounting & Finance, IT, and office administrative positions. Whether you're actively engaged in a job search or are passively looking for the next step in your career progression, let us be your eyes and ears in the Houston marketplace. Our services cost you nothing and we like to approach your job search in a consultative and highly discreet manner.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.searchsvc.com/

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