Contract Accountant – Oil & Gas (Houston, 6 Months)

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major oil and gas company is seeking an experienced accountant for a 6-month contract in Houston, TX. The candidate will be responsible for monthly balancing and reconciliations, preparing invoices, and handling inter-company transactions. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, experience in a related role, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position requires a high level of initiative and the ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• Experience in an accounting or finance related role.
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision in an open trade floor environment.
• Additional hours may be required during financial close and settlement.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly balancing and reconciliations.
• Prepare invoices and customer purchase statements for settlement.
• Handle inter-company transactions and settlements.
• Post SAP journal entries, accruals, netbacks, and physical inventories tie-in.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Provide accounting support and analysis for Closing/ F&PA.
• Prepare regulatory reporting.
• Execute special projects related to Crude Supply and Trading.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

High level of initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

A major oil and gas company is seeking an experienced accountant for a 6-month contract in Houston, TX. The candidate will be responsible for monthly balancing and reconciliations, preparing invoices, and handling inter-company transactions. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, experience in a related role, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position requires a high level of initiative and the ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.