Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant

Part-Time Oil & Gas Accountant

Houston, TX (Hybrid)
20-30 Hours Per Week
$40.00-$55.00 per Hour
Contract / Consulting Opportunity

About the Role

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.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who can bring the mindset of an auditor or technical accounting consultant into the organization. The ideal candidate understands oil and gas accounting complexities, can confidently work through GAAP reporting issues, and possesses the experience needed to help management improve financial reporting quality and efficiency. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the company is better positioned for future audits and year-end reporting requirements.

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

Pay Details: $40.00 to $55.00 per hour

Search managed by: Laura Laminack

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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