Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join a growing energy and natural resources organization. This contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute across core financial operations. The role offers broad exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, payables, receivables, and fixed asset accounting while partnering with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day general ledger activity by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting accurate financial records.
• Lead key month-end close tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete, organized, and reliable.
• Prepare recurring financial statements and operational reports to support monthly business reviews and management decision-making.
• Analyze period-over-period results against budget, identify notable variances, and provide clear supporting explanations.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, including capitalization of construction and acquired assets, depreciation and amortization entries, and asset retirement or disposal tracking.
• Review and process a low-volume, high-value accounts payable workflow, including vendor invoices, employee expense submissions, and issue resolution.
• Administer accounts receivable activities by issuing customer invoices, applying cash receipts, and maintaining accurate account balances.
• Support compliance-related reporting by assisting with required government filings and other accounting documentation as needed.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience with hands-on involvement in financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Experience supporting partnership and/or LLC accounting structures.
• Proficiency with Oracle or Oracle ERP systems, along with solid Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical ability with a high level of accuracy and sound problem-solving judgment.
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing team environment.
• Prior experience in construction, renewable energy, public accounting, or CPA-track environments is a plus.