Principal Accountant

We are searching for a Principal Accountant to join the Gas Infrastructure - Revenue Accounting team in Houston, TX.  The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and take ownership of various projects, adding value through critical thinking and inter-personal skills with knowledge of the energy industry. This is a 1 yr. contract assignment.  

Job Overview

Employees in this job take the lead role in special projects, including researching, analyzing, and reporting on issues that affect the company.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Revenue Accountants with monthly Operated Revenue close.
• Complete any needed Reverse/Rebooks as required.
• Ensure entries are booked accurately and timely.
• Follow up with purchasers regarding missing revenues. 
• Perform monthly royalty check processes.
• Make monthly SAP journal entries and Excalibur entries. 
• Prepare and analyze monthly Revenue Reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze quarterly Excalibur to SAP Reconciliations.
• Assist with owner inquiries and detailed owner reconciliations.
• Maintain relationships with other departments within the organization to ensure that Revenue Accounting has the pertinent information for the monthly close.  
• Work with the Division Order department regarding deck changes and Take in Kind Revenues.
• Special projects or tasks as needed.

Must have a Bachelor - Accounting / Finance / Business

Experience: Must have at least 10+ years

The ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies:

*    Technical skills - experience researching, interpreting and applying accounting rules and policies.

*    Process & project management - strong planning and organizational skills

*    Integrity - strong ethic to comply with legal, regulatory, and company rules and policies.

*    SAP Experience

*    Advanced proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivots, formulas, etc.)

*    Excellent written and verbal communication skills

*    Excalibur and PowerBI experience helpful but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Accounting / Finance
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)