Title: Accountant (IV)

Location: Houston, TX

Pay:$40.00 - $48.50

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Schedule: Standard Office Hours (On-site)

Description and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will lead enterprise-wide accounting policy development and provide strategic oversight of complex financial transactions within a dynamic, multi-state environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining corporate accounting policies through analysis of GAAP and evolving business practices.
  
• Ensuring accounting treatments are practical, cost-effective, and accurately reflect the economic substance of transactions.
  
• Monitoring changes in technical accounting literature and regulatory guidance, developing formal positions, and presenting recommendations to executive leadership.
  
• Analyzing proposed transactions to determine appropriate structure and accounting treatment under authoritative guidance.
  
• Ensuring consistent application of accounting policies across the organization.
  
• Maintaining awareness of matters under consideration by regulatory and standard-setting bodies and advising leadership accordingly.
  
• Leading special projects and providing mentorship and direction to team members.
  
  

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  Essential Duties and Job Functions

• Direct strategic accounting policy and provide expert consultation on complex financial transactions.
  
• Ensure organizational compliance with applicable financial reporting regulations.
  
• Prepare schedules and journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.
  
• Prepare and submit monthly state and federal regulatory reports.
  
• Prepare and file multi-state severance tax reports.
  
• Maintain tax rates and establish new tax setups within the ERP system.
  
• Record and reconcile severance tax reimbursements related to marketing fee adjustments.
  
• Calculate and process owner interest payments.
  
• Respond to and resolve owner inquiries.
  
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to ensure effective information flow.
  
• Support additional projects and initiatives as assigned.
  
  

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  Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting research.
  
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Experience interpreting and applying authoritative accounting literature.
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex topics to leadership.
  
• High level of attention to detail and organizational capability.
  
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
  
  

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  Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
  
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or Master’s in Accounting preferred.
  
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership, policy development, and financial strategy.
  
• Experience in complex account reconciliations and financial reporting within integrated ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).
  
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX compliance preferred.
  
• Experience with acquisition/divestiture transactions preferred.
  
• Industry experience in energy or other asset-intensive industries preferred.
  

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