Senior Accountant

Salary Range : Based on experience, qualifications, and credentials.

Location: Remote
Travel: Occasional travel to the Corporate Office in Zelienople, PA may be required.
Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt

Position Summary

Deep Well Services is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to support the Company's accounting and financial reporting functions. This position is responsible for technical accounting, general ledger activities, monthly close, reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, affiliate and joint venture accounting, audit support, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical accounting professional who can independently manage accounting processes from beginning to end. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to identify process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls. This role requires excellent organizational skills, accountability, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
Essential Job Duties
Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and recurring entries.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and audit-ready.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Analyze account activity and identify unusual variances or process improvement opportunities.
• Support improvements to close processes and account ownership.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Assist with technical accounting research and documentation for complex transactions.
• Support internal and external audit requests and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Assist with implementing and documenting accounting policies and procedures.
• Support internal control initiatives and process improvements.
• Assist with accounting related to leases, fixed assets, debt, equity, joint ventures, and affiliate transactions.

Fixed Assets & Expense Accounting

• Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and construction-in-progress activity.
• Prepare capitalization analyses and supporting documentation.
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules and monthly amortization entries.
• Prepare monthly accruals and analyze expense trends.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Operations, and department leaders to ensure accurate expense recognition and period-end cutoff.

Joint Venture & Affiliate Accounting

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for affiliate and joint venture activity.
• Track reimbursements, advances, intercompany balances, and related-party transactions.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for internal reporting and audits.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Prepare financial schedules supporting management reporting and annual audits.
• Document accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Identify accounting process improvements and recommend practical solutions.
• Utilize Excel, reporting tools, automation, and AI technologies to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Assist in building scalable accounting procedures to support company growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close procedures.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial analyses.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license strongly preferred (CPA candidates will also be considered).
• Public accounting and/or Big Four experience preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems.
• Experience supporting audits, technical accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience with fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, intercompany, affiliate, or joint venture accounting.
• Experience within the energy, oilfield services, construction, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive industries.
• Experience utilizing AI tools, automation, Power Query, or reporting tools to improve accounting processes.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Voluntary Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative and Growth-Oriented Work Environment

Reports To: Director of Technical Accounting and Corporate Compliance

Disclaimer
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

EOE Statement
Deep Well Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deep Well Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.