Senior Accountant

Bartech Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Impellam Group, Houston-based, is seeking a senior accounting policy professional to lead analysis of GAAP and business practices, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and compliant reporting. The role will guide policy changes and coordinate with divisions to maintain strong internal controls.

You will oversee special projects, provide guidance to the team, and advise management on regulatory developments, with emphasis on FASB/SEC expectations in a dynamic energy-related market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 11–15 years of experience managing corporate accounting policies and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations is essential.
• SOX compliance expertise and experience with accounting software/ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee adoption of new accounting principles and evaluate financial structures.
• Manage compliance with GAAP, SEC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Record operated and non-operated revenue across all products.
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of monthly revenue entries.
• Prepare cash entries and reclassifications as needed.
• Process reverse and rebook entries when required.
• Analyze accrual-to-actual variances and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly journal entries in accounting systems.
• Complete and review monthly revenue reconciliations.
• Perform quarterly reconciliations between financial systems.
• Analyze and reconcile intercompany account balances.
• Assist with owner inquiries, including detailed reconciliations and issue resolution.
• Conduct financial analysis to validate monthly entries and ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal departments to obtain necessary revenue data.
• Follow up with non-operated partners regarding missing revenue information.
• Work with Division Order group to resolve non-op and Take-in-Kind revenue issues.
• Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit requests.
• Maintain accounting integrity of corporate financial data through implementation of appropriate internal controls.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC regulations

SOX compliance

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA / CMA / MBA or Master's in Accounting (nice-to-have)

Tools

Accounting software

ERP platforms

Job description

Develops accounting policy through analysis of GAAP and business practices. Ensures accounting treatment is practical, cost-beneficial, and accurately portrays the economic substance of business transactions. Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions, and presents findings to management. Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature. Ensures consistent application of accounting policies, maintains awareness of issues being considered by FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies, and advises management accordingly. Assumes the lead role in special projects and provides guidance and direction to other team members.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee adoption of new accounting principles and evaluate financial structures
• Manage compliance with FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies
• Record operated and non-operated revenue across all products
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of monthly revenue entries
• Prepare cash entries and reclassifications as needed
• Process reverse and rebook entries when required
• Analyze accrual-to-actual variances and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare monthly journal entries in accounting systems
• Complete and review monthly revenue reconciliations
• Perform quarterly reconciliations between financial systems
• Analyze and reconcile intercompany account balances
• Assist with owner inquiries, including detailed reconciliations and issue resolution
• Conduct financial analysis to validate monthly entries and ensure accuracy
• Collaborate with internal departments to obtain necessary revenue data
• Follow up with non-operated partners regarding missing revenue information
• Work with Division Order group to resolve non-op and Take-in-Kind revenue issues
• Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit requests
• Maintain accounting integrity of corporate financial data through implementation of appropriate internal controls
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements - education & experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required. 11 - 15 years of experience managing corporate accounting policies, regulatory compliance, and special projects.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations
• SOX compliance expertise
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP platforms

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or Master's in Accounting
• Experience in oil and gas industry accounting
• Experience in acquisition/divestiture transactions
• Familiarity with advanced ERP systems
  

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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