Lead JV Accountant (6-Month) – Houston

Kelly Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Lead Accountant, Joint Venture Accounting to support a premier energy client in Houston, TX. This 6-month contract role focuses on JV accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and regulatory filings.

The position offers exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, with a strong emphasis on accurate financial performance of joint ventures and compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 6+ years of related accounting experience, energy/joint venture experience a strong plus.
• CPA license preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and with external partners and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, schedules, and journal entries for joint ventures.
• Coordinate cash management: partner cash calls and distributions.
• Prepare account reconciliations, variance analyses, and budgets for internal management and joint ventures.
• Prepare quarterly and annual FERC Form 2 and Form 3 regulatory reports.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, Legal, and external JV partners and auditors.
• Ensure SOX controls and JV agreement terms are followed; address ad hoc inquiries.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license (preferred)

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking a Lead Accountant, Joint Venture Accounting to support a premier energy client in Houston, TX. This 6-month contract role focuses on JV accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and regulatory filings.

The position offers exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, with a strong emphasis on accurate financial performance of joint ventures and compliance with internal controls.