Lead Oil and Gas Accountant
CFS
Houston, TX
Title: Lead Accountant – Crude Oil / Energy
Salary: $110K–$120K + Bonus
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Lead ownership of full‑cycle crude oil accounting
- Bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with match
- Half Day Fridays, PTO, holidays, on‑site gym, covered parking
- High‑visibility role partnering directly with the CFO
- Class A Energy Corridor office (West Houston)
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee full‑cycle crude oil accounting, including ticket processing, settlements, and month‑end close
- Prepare supplier run statements; resolve market discrepancies, net‑outs, and missing volumes prior to settlement
- Manage severance tax preparation, reconciliation, multi‑state filings, and prior‑period amendments
- Maintain and reconcile master database to the GL; oversee contracts, pricing, leases, and deal setup
- Prepare revenue distributions for operators and royalty owners; reconcile and upload monthly check registers
- Handle bank reconciliations, financial analysis, ad‑hoc reporting, and CFO‑level support
- Serve as lead resource for accounting operations, including training and mentoring new hires
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of crude oil or energy accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of settlements, severance tax, and revenue distribution
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with energy accounting systems
- Detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a leadership role
MaxSalary: USD125000
MinSalary: USD110000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.