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Robert Half Staff Accountant II in Houston, Texas
Description
Staff Accountant – Midstream Oil & Gas
Location: Houston, TX
Experience: 2-5 years
About the Role
Midstream O& G company in Houston is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team. This position supports our midstream oil & gas operations and is critical to ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the midstream sector.
Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
Perform general ledger accounting, including preparing journal entries and conducting account reconciliations.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Assist in revenue and expense recognition for midstream assets and operations.
Prepare and analyze variance reports to track operational and financial performance.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Support intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
Collaborate with operations and finance teams to ensure proper cost allocations and reporting.
Support audit requests by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Requirements
Staff Accountant Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Experience: 2-5 years of accounting experience, with exposure to midstream oil & gas preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP and midstream-specific accounting principles.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in FERC accounting or regulatory reporting.
Knowledge of midstream contracts, such as transportation and processing agreements.
CPA or CPA-eligible is a plus.
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