Project Accountant - Oil & Gas (Hybrid in Houston)

Hybrid in Downtown Houston Seeking a Project Accountant with Oil & Gas experience who understands capital project close‑out, AFEs, and regulatory compliance . This role supports capital project cost accounting and Management of Change (MOC) activities for terminal and liquids assets. Ideal for a project accounting professional who has supported Engineering and Project Management teams and enjoys seeing projects through clean, compliant close‑out. What You’ll Do Project Accounting and Close‑Out Prepare and process project Completion Reports for West Coast assets Compile, analyze, and validate final project cost data, including inventory and supporting documentation Ensure project financials comply with Accounting, Regulatory, and SOX requirements Update regulatory databases monthly with Completion Report information Partner with Project Managers and Cost Analysts to ensure timely AFE review and project closure Review AFEs at the Property Unit level to confirm scope, material, and installation costs are accurately captured at close‑out Management of Change (MOC) – Gulf Coast Assets Initiate and track MOC requests for Gulf Coast liquids terminal tanks Enter and maintain accurate MOC data in Maximo Coordinate reviews and approvals with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance Systems and Tools Project costing, invoices, AFEs Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Preferred experience with Excel PivotTables and XLOOKUP What We’re Looking For Experience 3–5 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry Strong background in project accounting, project cost reporting, or capital project support Experience working with AFEs, project close‑out, and compliance‑driven documentation Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Education Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience) Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required Key Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Detail‑oriented, organized, and accountable Able to work independently while collaborating across Accounting, Regulatory, and Project teams Problem‑solver with a focus on accuracy and compliance Additional Information Ongoing training and compliance requirements are part of the role Must be eligible to work in the United States on a W‑2 basis without visa sponsorship now or in the future #J-18808-Ljbffr Recru