Sr. Accountant

Superior Energy Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 1

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

Superior Energy Services in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Accountant to perform complex accounting functions related to monthly closes, cost reviews, and reconciliations. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge and experience with fixed assets accounting within an energy-industry environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 4+ years of related experience, and CPA candidacy is preferred. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, especially D365, is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Oil & gas or energy industry experience a plus.
• CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex journal entries, accruals, and month-end close under GAAP.
• Analyze costing, variances, and gross margin on manufactured products.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with AP/AR to resolve discrepancies.
• Audit inventory and manufacturing entries; report findings.
• Provide ad-hoc analyses as requested.

Skills

GAAP

MS Office

ERP systems

Ethical business practices

Results oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Instructions interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

D365

Job description

For oil & gas exploration and production companies worldwide, Superior Energy Services is an oilfield products and services company with global reach, financial stability and mature safety and core values platforms. Through its portfolio of premier rental and well servicing brands, Superior provides customers with robust inventory, expedient delivery, engineered solutions and expert consultative service — all delivered with enterprise-wide Shared Core Values for safe, sustainable operations and corporate citizenship. We are an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Superior Energy Services is currently seeking aSenior Accountant to join our team inHouston, TX.

The Senior Accountant performs complex accounting functions with respect to periodic closing schedules to include cost reviews, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes complex journal entries, accruals, and financial transactions during the month-end close process in strict compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting standards.
• Analyzes manufacturing work order costing, investigates labor/material variances, and provides detailed gross margin analysis on manufactured products
• Performs monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting
• Partners with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to resolve complex transactional discrepancies and ensure accurate, timely transactions
• Audits inventory, manufacturing entries, and trial balances to identify inconsistencies, implement corrective actions, and report findings
• Provides/performs ad-hoc analysis and/or assignments at management’s discretion

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified; nothing restricts the company’s right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time or for any reason.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar field is required

Knowledge & Experience

• 4 plus years of experience directly related to the duties & responsibilities specified
• Experience in the Oil & Gas or Energy industry is a plus
• Driven to provide a high level of accuracy while meeting on-time delivery requirements and supporting a strong internal control environment
• History of enacting efficiencies and driving change
• Demonstrable experience with fixed assets accounting, general accounting
• CPA candidate preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge in GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of ERP systems – preferably D365
• Ethical business practices
• Results oriented with the ability to see how individual tasks affect the big picture
• Accurately complete/maintain necessary reports/records in a timely and legible manner, according to applicable procedures
• Ability to detect problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid resolutions
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, peers & employees
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Excellent Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Matching 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer
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