Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

An established Houston-based oil and gas company is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Accountant to serve as a strategic accounting resource and partner to management.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and can help bridge the gap between day-to-day accounting operations and external audit requirements. Leadership is seeking someone who can assist in producing GAAP-compliant financial statements throughout the year rather than relying solely on the annual audit process. The goal is to establish stronger reporting processes, improve financial statement readiness, and support a smoother year-end audit cycle.

The role is expected to work approximately 20–30 hours per week and will be in the office 1–2 days per week, with flexibility around scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with management to improve financial reporting processes and strengthen accounting controls.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with external audit requests and serve as a key liaison with auditors.
• Review and implement auditor-recommended accounting adjustments and process improvements.
• Ensure financial statements are audit-ready throughout the year.
• Perform technical oil and gas accounting activities, including:
• Depletion, Depreciation & Amortization (DD&A)
• Asset impairment analysis
• Revenue and production accounting support
• General ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Utilize OGSYS and other accounting systems to support reporting and accounting operations.
• Communicate technical accounting requirements and recommendations effectively to leadership and operational personnel.
• Help develop scalable accounting processes to support future reporting and compliance requirements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to existing accounting support staff as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior oil and gas accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP financial reporting.
• Experience working directly with external auditors and audit engagements.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting audit schedules.
• Knowledge of Depletion, Depreciation & Amortization (DD&A) accounting.
• Experience with impairment accounting and asset valuation considerations.
• Proficiency with OGSYS.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and function as a trusted accounting advisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.
• Public accounting or audit background highly preferred.
• Experience serving as a technical accounting resource for small to mid-sized energy organizations.
• Experience helping organizations transition from audit-driven reporting to ongoing GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Ability to identify process improvements and implement accounting best practices.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay Rate: $40.00–$55.00 per hour
• Schedule: 20–30 hours per week
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Approximately 1–2 days in the office per week
• Flexible hours