Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for our pipeline business in Houston, Texas. This role contributes to timely financial close activities, accurate reporting, and reliable account analysis across the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with both finance and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post recurring and nonrecurring journal entries while completing reconciliations that support an accurate monthly close.
• Review general ledger activity, investigate variances, and perform ongoing balance sheet account analysis to ensure financial records remain complete and accurate.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting by compiling schedules, validating data, and providing support for financial packages used by accounting leadership and business partners.
• Contribute to close-cycle deadlines by performing account analyses, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating accounting tasks within established timelines.
• Follow accounting policies and internal control standards, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and other applicable compliance guidelines.
• Evaluate existing accounting workflows and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen reporting, and enhance analytical insight.
• Prepare documentation and supporting schedules for internal and external audit requests as assigned.
• Support budgeting activities, special projects, and collaboration with other accounting teams to meet broader departmental objectives.
• Provide accounting assistance related to business acquisitions, including the integration of acquired financial activity into company records. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of month-end close processes and financial reporting responsibilities.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and internal control expectations in a regulated environment.
• Ability to analyze account activity, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies accurately.
• Experience preparing audit support schedules and collaborating with internal or external auditors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and coordinate across functions.

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