We are searching for Senior Gas Accountant on behalf our client.  This is a 1 yr. contract assignment. (W-2).  The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and take ownership of various projects, adding value through critical thinking and inter-personal skills with knowledge of either the retail gas or power industry.

 

This is a lead role in special projects, including researching, analyzing and reporting on issues that affect the company, making recommendations for solutions, and following through to resolution.

 

Location: Houston, TX 77002

1 yr. contract assignment. (W-2) 

 

 

Specific Responsibilities include:

Prepare month end journal entries and supporting documentation (revenues, cost of goods sold, receivables, prepaids, fixed assets, deposits, accrued interest, etc.) Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare month end close results file. Compile and analyze financial information for regulatory reporting Analyze costs by responsibility center and communicate monthly with business owners Prepares financial reports that are in compliance with GAAP, in a timely manner, to accurately reflect the financial status of the company Maintains a good understanding of, and applies, GAAP, SEC regulations, and relative company policies, practices and procedures. Assures accounting integrity of corporate financial data through the implementation of appropriate internal controls Prepares schedules and journal entries Provides guidance and direction to other team members 

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies:

Driven – committed to career development through personal improvement. Problem solver - proactive thinker with practical solutions, very analytical, and orientation to be tightly linked to business strategies and financial priorities. Professional skills – strong interpersonal skills, builds and nurtures cross functional teams and relationships, respects others, is tactfully assertive, has a bias for action, and follows through to completion. Technical skills – experience researching, interpreting and applying accounting rules and policies. Process & project management – strong planning and organizational skills Integrity – strong ethic to comply with legal, regulatory, and company rules and policies. SAP Experience Advanced proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivots, formulas, etc.) Excellent written and verbal communication skills SQL report writing, PowerBI and Access database experience helpful but not required

 

 

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business
•  Experience: 4+ years

 

Preferred Qualifications

•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
•  Master's - Business Administration
•  Master's - Accounting / Finance
•  Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

 

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

FL: Job ID: 17333