Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Account - Full Job Description

Primary Purpose :

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a full spectrum of financial accounting and reporting assignments primarily focused on Property, Plant & Equipment, as well as other day-to-day accounting functions.

Responsibilities / Duties :

Assist Senior Accountant(s) with :

• Accounting transactions for assets under construction.
• Capital vs operating expense classification of project spending in compliance with company policy.
• Maintain and update fixed asset records, including depreciation / amortization.
• Tracking of inventoried capital and operating spare parts including, purchases, usage, accruals, and repairs.
• Quarterly and annual inventory counts, helping ensure accuracy and compliance
• Preparation of various supporting schedules and reports, including fixed asset roll-forward, investing cash flows, inventory tracking, capital project spending, etc.
• Reconciliations and analyses of general ledger accounts and related sub-ledgers to supporting documentation and schedules.
• SAP / ERP master data set-up for vendors and projects including system settlements and workflows.
• Other month-end close activities including accruals for property tax, insurance, etc.
• Occasional traveling between Houston office and LNG facility in Hackberry, Louisiana.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Education :

Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, including the required accounting and business-related courses, to qualify for the CPA exam.

Experience :

Up to 3 years of relevant experience in an accounting and / or business-related environment.

Relevant accounting experience in collegiate, internship, co-op, or part-time work.

Specific fixed asset or general ledger accounting experience preferred but not required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Strong commitment to pursuing CPA certification.

Knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.

Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Able to meet tight deadlines.

Ability to adapt to changes in deadlines and priorities.

Benefits :

Medical

Vision

Dental

401 K

Profit Sharing

Vacation

Holidays and floating holidays

Hybrid Schedule

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.