Sr. Accountant

MEPUSA, a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., is an E&P company with substantial investments in gas assets located in the United States. The Accounting & Finance department is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Company’s technical accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and other strategic accounting initiatives.

About the role

The Senior Accountant will serve as a key contributor within the Accounting organization, independently managing accounting and reporting processes, supporting strategic initiatives and special projects, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a desire to continuously learn and grow within a dynamic accounting organization.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and apply IFRS accounting guidance and company accounting policies to complex accounting transactions and reporting matters.
• Assist with technical accounting research and preparation of accounting memorandums, position papers, and supporting analyses.
• Support accounting evaluations on topics such as:
  • Acquisitions and divestitures
  • Asset retirement obligations (ARO)
  • Impairment assessments
  • Leases
  • Revenue recognition
  • Derivative and hedge accounting
• Support external financial reporting requirements, including annual reporting deliverables.
• Support SOX compliance activities, including control execution, documentation, testing support, and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze financial statement balances, reporting metrics, variances, and trends, providing recommendations and insights to management.
• Collaborate with internal departments, Global HQ, external auditors, consultants, and other stakeholders to support reporting requirements and information requests.
• Participate in special projects, business initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and process improvement efforts.
• Review and recommend enhancements to accounting processes, reporting tools, and system functionality to improve efficiency and data integrity.
• Mentor and assist junior accountants by providing guidance, knowledge sharing, and technical support.
• Understand system processes and reporting requirements within assigned areas of responsibility, including how those processes impact broader accounting and reporting functions.
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a Big Four public accounting firm.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, controls, or compliance activities preferred.
• Oil and gas industry experience preferred, with upstream experience strongly preferred.
• Quorum or similar ERP experience a plus.
• Experience with SOX control frameworks and internal controls preferred.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification.

Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Ability to research technical accounting matters and communicate conclusions effectively.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments and organizational levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Fluent verbal and written English skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Prolonged periods of sitting and may need to routinely move around to communicate with different groups. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.