Senior Financial Accountant

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Downtown Houston

• Houston, TX

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Company Overview

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, has the vision to become the premier LNG export company in North America. It is our mission to bring clean energy from Texas to power the world and we seek to do that in a way that values safety, integrity, our people, community, and the environment. In order to achieve those goals, we are bringing together a diverse team of experienced and talented professionals. Headquartered in Downtown Houston, the Golden Pass LNG organization expects to double in size over the next several years as we complete the project, commence natural gas trading activities, and ramp up towards full LNG production. Once full operations commence, Golden Pass LNG will become the second largest consumer of natural gas in the US and produce more than 200 cargos of LNG per annum.

Job Summary / Purpose

The primary responsibility of the Senior Financial Accountant is to partner with the Accounting Manager in leading the company's financial accounting and reporting responsibilities including US GAAP compliant financial statements, financial close, and other accounting activities. The Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for a variety of aspects of the financial accounting and reporting process. The Senior Financial Accountant will collaborate with various stakeholders across various departments.

Essential Duties / Functions

• Actively engages in month end and year end close activities including reviewing and analyzing financial data, statements, and reports to ensure compliance with US GAAP.

• Supports the interim and year end audit processes with the external audit firm. Assists in coordinating PBC and other audit requests. Works closely with external auditors on controls questions, issues, and deficiencies.

• Demonstrate understanding of accounting process and controls through work related to AFE's, contracts, purchase orders, work orders, and work requests

• Work closely with the various teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making. Participate in the analysis of operational expenses, accruals, and stewardship reports from a financial perspective.

• Prepare monthly close tasks including, bank reconciliations, reviews and approves journal entries, account reconciliations/supporting schedules, etc. Prepare accounting entries for expense allocations, travel expenses, payroll expenses, etc.

• Maintain and enhance internal control processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information.

• Fully supports the company's goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities.

• Special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Minimum experience required of the position.

• 5+ years of financial accounting and reporting within the O&G market in compliance with US GAAP
• Experience in top ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4 HANA

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.

• Technical Competency

• Ability to understand and dissect complex agreements and ensure their proper financial reflection in Golden Pass' accounts and financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.

• Leadership

• Ability to drive and influence the accounting & finance functional strategies by taking initiative, engaging others, expressing ideas, and challenging the status quo across businesses and functions.

• Communication

• Able to take complex accounting requirements and results and communicate these in a clear and concise manner to all levels of the organization, including non-financial team members, building understanding and knowledge.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships and seamless interfaces across the business, including front, middle and back-office teams as well as with senior management.

• Strong skills with Microsoft Office tools.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position.

• CPA and/or MBA preferred

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Requirements

• None

Other

• Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description - may require "other duties as assigned."

• Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.

• Job description does not guarantee employment.