Account Specialist (Accountant)

We are searching for an Account Specialist (Accountant) for a 6-month contract assignment. This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest growing Oil & Gas companies. The ideal candidate will have a 5 plus years of onshore experience combined with a degree in Accounting/Finance and excellent Excel skills to support the Accounting team. The person will execute a number of foundational accounting tasks in agreement with normal procedures, including general accounting tasks.

Location: Houston TX.

• Review status of delinquent accounts daily and initiate collection action by contacting customers

• Confirm documents and codes.

• Contact clients to help resolve payment issues; assist in setting up payment plans

• Process payments and compile segments of monthly closings and annual reports in compliance with GAAP.

• Square bank accounts, posting and balancing financial data in diverse ledgers.

• Process Monthly JIB close (Backup)

• Creates monthly journal entries in Excalibur and SAP.

• Mailing JIB invoices (monthly) for Partners not on Energy Link.

• Performs monthly Account Analysis

• Resolve billing disputes.

• Assist with setting up Cash Advances paid by Partners.

• Ad Hoc projects requested by JIB Manager/Supervisor.

• Adopt a continuous improvement approach aimed at enhancing processes, identifying improvements/efficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

• 1+ years of Oil & Gas Revenue experience with domestic on-shore operators.

• Excellent fundamental accounting skills; hands on experience with general ledger reconciliations

• Knowledge of Oil & Gas Systems specifically Excalibur or Bolo

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, manage multiple tasks and meet short deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and interact effectively with others in a team environment

• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with internal & external clients

• Advanced Excel skills

• Fluctuations in workloads will require some overtime

• Problem solving and analytical thinking as necessary to accomplish accounting objectives

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

FL: 16654

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