Senior Accountant

waterbridge; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company housing during shifts

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Rx Coverage

Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, &/or

Job summary

WaterBridge / LandBridge is seeking a Senior Accountant in our Houston, TX office to support revenue accounting activities within the monthly close. The role reports to the Operations Controller and collaborates with Operations, AP, Corporate Accounting, and Treasury to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The position emphasizes capex accounting, overhead cost analysis, and ad hoc projects while maintaining internal controls and process standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, revenue accounting, or capital accounting.
• Oil and gas industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Workday knowledge preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record revenue accounting entries as part of the monthly close process.
• Reconcile revenue accounts and research and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Track and account for capex components, ensuring proper classification and capitalization.
• Reconcile capex sub-ledgers to the general ledger and support fixed asset reporting.
• Perform overhead cost analysis, including cost allocation and variance review.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and supporting schedules related to revenue, capex, and overhead.
• Assist with account reconciliations and balance sheet schedules as part of the close process.
• Contribute to team tasks with ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Perform other accounting/administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

WaterBridge / Landbridge is currently hiring for a Senior Accountant here in our Houston, TX office.

The Senior Accountant will support LandBridge revenue accounting activities as part of the monthly close process for its operations within the Delaware Basin. This position will report to the Operations Controller and be responsible for revenue accounting, capital expenditure (capex) component accounting, overhead cost analysis, and ad hoc project work as needed. The Senior Accountant must have strong analytical skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, AP, Corporate Accounting, and Treasury to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record revenue accounting entries as part of the monthly close process.
• Reconcile revenue accounts and research and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Track and account for capital expenditure (capex) components, ensuring proper classification and capitalization.
• Reconcile capex sub-ledgers to the general ledger and support fixed asset reporting.
• Perform overhead cost analysis, including cost allocation and variance review.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and supporting schedules related to revenue, capex, and overhead.
• Assist with account reconciliations and balance sheet schedules as part of the close process.
• Contributing to team tasks by preparing ad hoc analysis as needed.
• Performing other accounting/administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintaining alignment with internal controls and process standards.
• Driving process improvement related to recurring duties and ad hoc projects on a continuous basis.
• Meet monthly deadlines related to the internal accounting close calendar.
• Work directly with internal and external stakeholders to research and resolve accounting discrepancies

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, revenue accounting, or capital accounting is highly preferred.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Workday is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Be able to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Ability to gather and analyze information.
• Resolve problems in a timely manner.

Working Conditions/Environment:

Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.

Position Location:

Houston, TX

Position Type:

This is a full-time position.

What We Offer:

WaterBridge offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team building critical water infrastructure across some of the most active basins in North America.

Benefits:

• If eligible, company-paid housing will be provided during working shifts
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability - Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

The WaterBridge group of companies is a fast-paced and growing organization. Our business lines include produced water handling and recycling, land management and environmental solutions. Our employees provide essential services to unlock sustainable American energy production every day, and we are continually seeking dedicated individuals who thrive on both creativity and challenge to be a part of our team. We pride ourselves for our strong commitment to our employees and for creating a workplace where employees feel genuinely valued and connected. Join our entrepreneurial and innovative team today!

WHO WE ARE

At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Our Mission:

To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values:

• SAFETY

  Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed.

• TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION

  We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act.

• INTEGRITY + TR