Senior LNG Operational Accountant & Reporting

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

Job summary

Venture Global LNG, located in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the growing Accounting team. This role supports day-to-day operational accounting for LNG shipping entities and collaborates with Shipping, LNG Operations, FP&A, Middle Office, and Corporate Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong operational support.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Experience with SAP 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 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.
• Prepare, calculate, and record monthly accruals, journal entries, and adjusting entries within the SAP ERP system.
• Ensure Shipping activities are recorded accurately in supporting systems.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses and reporting packages.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations, investigate variances, and submit reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Corporate Accounting to ensure timely close and reporting.
• Support internal and external audits for US and UK entities.
• Partner with FP&A for monthly operational reporting, KPI analysis, forecasting, and ad hoc projects.
• Collaborate with UK Shipping and Houston Middle Office to ensure consistent accounting treatment.

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

SAP or ERP experience

Fixed asset accounting

Intercompany accounting

Internal controls & financialReporting

Analytical/problem solving

Multitasking / meeting deadlines

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Vendor agreements analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Venture Global LNG, located in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the growing Accounting team. This role supports day-to-day operational accounting for LNG shipping entities and collaborates with Shipping, LNG Operations, FP&A, Middle Office, and Corporate Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong operational support.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.