Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Location: Houston, TX (77079)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Construction / Industrial Services

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting and finance team supporting operations within the oil & gas, energy, construction, or industrial services industries.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong accounting professional who is ready to take ownership of complex accounting activities, contribute to the month-end close, and serve as a key partner to both accounting and operational teams.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and variance analysis , preferably within an operational, project-based, or field-services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Perform and review complex account and bank reconciliations
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts and supporting schedules
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and other internal reporting
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify variances, and investigate unusual activity
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Assist with project, job cost, revenue, or cost accounting activities
• Partner with operations and business leaders to understand financial performance
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and cash activity as needed
• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified
• Support internal and external audits and provide requested schedules and documentation
• Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of accounting policies
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Mentor and provide guidance to Staff Accountants and other accounting team members
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, and other finance initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 4–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in oil & gas, energy, construction, engineering, industrial services, or a related industry strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Demonstrated experience owning or significantly contributing to month-end close
• Strong general ledger, reconciliation, journal entry, and financial reporting experience
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience with an ERP/accounting system such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, or similar
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following environments are encouraged to apply:

• Oil & Gas
• Energy Services
• Midstream / Downstream
• Oilfield Services
• Engineering & Construction
• Commercial Construction
• Industrial Services
• Manufacturing
• Infrastructure
• EPC / EPCM
• Field Services

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is more than just a number cruncher —someone who understands the story behind the numbers and can confidently communicate it to others.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, curious, and comfortable taking ownership . You should be able to roll up your sleeves when needed while also seeing the bigger picture and identifying ways to improve processes.
Experience with project-based accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, operational accounting, or industry-specific accounting is a major plus.
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Accountant who wants to expand their responsibilities, work closely with leadership and operations, and continue growing toward an Accounting Manager or Controller role.

If you're ready for a Senior Accountant opportunity where your experience will be valued and you can make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Ref: #209-Rowland Houston

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.