Senior Accountant, Operational Accountant

Venture Global LNG; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the growing Accounting team. This role will support the day-to-day operational accounting activities for our LNG shipping entities and ensure accurate financial reporting and strong operational support.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounting, SAP experience, and CPA progress, with a detail-oriented, analytical mindset to work with FP&A, intercompany, and audit teams across US and UK entities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA
• Experience with SAP and/or other large ERP systems
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting concepts
• Experience with intercompany accounting processes and allocations
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and financial reporting principles
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and analyze vendor agreements and operational data

Responsibilities

• Support operational accounting processes related to the Company’s shipping entities, including: Revenue and COGS accounting and reporting; Vessel operating costs and analysis; Intercompany eliminations; Vessel assets and new build construction
• Support other operational and corporate accounting processes as assigned, such as LNG terminals, debt financing, intercompany activities, and IT expenses
• Prepare, calculate, and record monthly accruals, journal entries, and adjusting entries within the SAP ERP system
• Ensure our Shipping activities are being recorded accurately within our supporting system(s)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses and reporting packages
• Complete monthly account reconciliations, investigate variances, and submit reconciliations
• Coordinate with the Corporate Accounting team to ensure operational activity is accurately recorded, reconciled, reviewed, and reported in accordance with monthly, quarterly, and annual close timelines
• Support our internal and external audit requirements, for both our US and UK entities
• Partner with the FP&A team to support monthly operational reporting, KPI analysis, forecasting support, and ad hoc projects
• Collaborate with our UK Shipping and Houston Middle Office teams to ensure consistent accounting treatment and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with our internal stakeholders
• Support system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and automation efforts designed to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:

Senior Accountant, Operational Accountant

Located:

Arlington

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting team. This position will primarily support the day-to-day operational accounting activities for our LNG shipping entities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role will work cross-functionally with our Shipping and LNG Operations teams, FP&A, Middle Office and Corporate Accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong operational support.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Support operational accounting processes related to the Company’s shipping entities, including:
  • Revenue and COGS accounting and reporting
  • Vessel operating costs and analysis
  • Intercompany eliminations
  • Vessel assets and new build construction
• Support other operational and corporate accounting processes as assigned, such as our LNG terminals, debt financing, intercompany activities, and IT expenses.
• Prepare, calculate, and record monthly accruals, journal entries, and adjusting entries within the SAP ERP system.
• Ensure our Shipping activities are being recorded accurately within our supporting system(s)
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses and reporting packages.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations, investigate variances, and submit reconciliations.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Accounting team to ensure operational activity is accurately recorded, reconciled, reviewed, and reported in accordance with monthly, quarterly, and annual close timelines.
• Support our internal and external audit requirements, for both our US and UK entities.
• Partner with the FP&A team to support monthly operational reporting, KPI analysis, forecasting support, and ad hoc projects.
• Collaborate with our UK Shipping and Houston Middle Office teams to ensure consistent accounting treatment and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with our internal stakeholders.
• Support system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and automation efforts designed to improve efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required experience

• 3+ years of accounting experience required
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification preferred
• Experience with SAP and/or other large ERP systems preferred
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting concepts preferred
• Experience with intercompany accounting processes and allocations preferred
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and financial reporting principles
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracyExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and analyze vendor agreements and operational data

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Salary Range

$150,000 - $160,000

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.