Accounting Analyst III

About the role

As an Accounting Analyst III based in Houston, Texas, you will provide accounting expertise by compiling, analyzing, and interpreting financial information that supports business and leadership decision-making. This role ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements while serving as a resource to internal and external customers. You will also identify opportunities to improve processes through technology, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Manages the planning and direction of more complex activities associated with maintaining the ledger accounts and financial statements. Prepares, records, analyzes, and reports accounting transactions, including coordination and administration assignments with limited guidance. Uses mature judgment to select alternative solutions to complex problems. Provides functional advice and training to less experienced accountant positions. Works under limited direction.

• Performs assigned month-end activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, management reporting, SEC reporting, and variance analysis
• Prepares, maintains, and develops schedules, reports, and analyses for internal and external customers
• Provides requested documentation and clear explanations to support audit activities
• Participates in small projects with minimal supervision and serves as a resource for less experienced colleagues
• Processes and analyzes significant volumes of financial and operational data, transactions, and issues
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major with a strong accounting focus and a minimum of four (4) years of accounting experience in the energy industry

Preferred: CPA

Skills

• Analyze monthly activity and volume fluctuations and explain variances
• Understand and comply with SOX controls and related requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen
• Demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills while fostering effective collaboration across teams and departments with a commitment to safety
• Ability to work overtime during critical month-end and quarter-end closing and reporting periods
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Preferred: Knowledge of U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Preferred: Experience in revenue accounting