Accountant

Airswift has been tasked by an Oil and Gas company and is looking for an Accountant to work on a 12-month role in Houston, Texas.
Main Responsibilities:

• Month-end close and reporting, including journal entries, account reconciliation, financial reporting, variance analysis
• Complete volumetric reconciliations on Crude inventory movements
• Resolve AR/AP reconciliation issues
• Responsible for closing and settlement/net out payment monthly for desk responsibilities
• Provide support to the management team in the development, implementation and oversight of internal controls
• Work with schedulers, traders and another front office to resolve issues, as well as counterparties
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Provide ad hoc reporting and support business initiatives

Main requirements:

• BS degree in accounting
• CPA is a plus
• SAP
• Blackline is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Intermediate Excel skills (i.e. vlookup, pivotable, etc.) preferred
• Understanding of GAAP accounting and financial principles
• Minimum of 2 year experience of public or corporate accounting (oil and gas a plus)
• Sound written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team and manage deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills