Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Houston, TX (77079)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Construction / Industrial Services

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing accounting team supporting operations within the oil & gas, energy, construction, or industrial services industries. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and wants to continue developing their accounting career.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting, preferably within an operationally focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments

• Perform monthly account and bank reconciliations and research variances

• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting documentation

• Assist with preparation of financial statements and internal reporting

• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and cash application activities as needed

• Assist with project, job cost, revenue, or cost accounting depending on business needs

• Review transactions for accuracy and proper account coding

• Analyze expenses and investigate discrepancies or unusual activity

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules and documentation

• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting

• Perform other accounting and finance responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

• 2-5 years of 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

• Hands-on experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting

• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations

• 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 attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

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

The ideal candidate is someone who is hands-on, analytical, dependable, and eager to grow. You don't need to check every box, but you should be comfortable working with numbers, digging into discrepancies, meeting deadlines, and taking ownership of your work.

Experience in a project-based, operational, or field-service environment is a major plus.

If you're a Staff Accountant looking for your next opportunity with a company where you can grow and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Ref: #209-Rowland Houston

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services 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 full-time 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.