Senior Accountant-Technical Accounting/Financial Reporting

The Talance Group; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Bonus program

401K match

Profit sharing

Fitness reimbursement

Paid parking

Job summary

The Talance Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Accounting & Finance team with a focus on technical accounting, financial reporting, SOX compliance, and strategic initiatives. This role offers visibility across the organization and the chance to work on complex accounting matters with leadership and cross-functional teams.

The position supports acquisitions, ARO, impairments, leases, revenue recognition, and derivatives, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office Tue–Thu).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification required or actively pursuing CPA.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a Big Four firm.
• Experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, SOX, or internal controls.
• Upstream oil & gas experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS required.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Quorum or a similar ERP system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and apply IFRS guidance to complex accounting transactions.
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums, position papers, and supporting analyses.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, divestitures, asset retirement obligations (ARO), impairments, leases, revenue recognition, and derivatives/hedge accounting.
• Assist with external financial reporting and annual reporting requirements.
• Support SOX compliance, internal controls, documentation, testing, and process improvements.
• Analyze financial results, account balances, and key reporting metrics, providing insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, auditors, consultants, and global finance teams.
• Participate in acquisitions, integrations, special projects, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Recommend enhancements to accounting processes, reporting tools, and system functionality.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification or in progress

Tools

Quorum

Job description

Senior Accountant- Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office (Tues- Thurs)
• Part of a large international co., very stable
• Co. has both operated and non-operated assets
• People-oriented culture through flexibility
• Excellent benefits including a generous vacation schedule, bonus + 401K match & profit sharing, fitness reimbursement, paid parking

Our client, a well-established upstream oil & gas company with significant U.S. operations, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Accounting & Finance team. This role focuses on technical accounting, financial reporting, SOX compliance, and strategic accounting initiatives. It offers excellent visibility across the organization and the opportunity to work on complex accounting matters while partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Research and apply IFRS guidance to complex accounting transactions.
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums, position papers, and supporting analyses.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, divestitures, asset retirement obligations (ARO), impairments, leases, revenue recognition, and derivatives/hedge accounting.
• Assist with external financial reporting and annual reporting requirements.
• Support SOX compliance, internal controls, documentation, testing, and process improvements.
• Analyze financial results, account balances, and key reporting metrics, providing insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, auditors, consultants, and global finance teams.
• Participate in acquisitions, integrations, special projects, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Recommend enhancements to accounting processes, reporting tools, and system functionality.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA certification required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a Big Four public accounting firm.
• Experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, SOX, or internal controls.
• Upstream oil & gas experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS required.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Quorum or a similar ERP system is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking to expand their technical accounting expertise while working on high-impact projects within a collaborative, growth-oriented finance organization.