Staff Accountant at Cameron LNG LLC – Houston, Texas

Primary Purpose:

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

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Assist with fixed asset records to include depreciation / amortization schedules and accruals.
• Track maintenance and repairs to fixed assets.
• Assist with plant inventory to include materials and refrigerants.
• Assist with quarterly and annual inventory counts.
• Evaluate obsolescence for inventory.
• Assist in SAP master data for Vendor and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) set-up as well and as back-up for other master data functions, including settlements and workflows.
• Support in month-end close by preparing Supply Chain Accrual, Property Tax Accrual, Prepaid Insurance amortization and various Journal Entries by established deadlines for the function
• Perform account reconciliations and analyses to support the accuracy of the general ledger and related sub-ledgers.
• Assist in monthly close duties to include other areas of the accounting department.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree preferably in accounting, finance, economics or related business administration field.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Fixed asset or general ledger accounting experience preferred.
• Oil & Gas equipment knowledge preferred.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft suite products such as MS Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Tier 1 ERP system. SAP is preferred.
• Proficient in analyzing data and providing variance analysis.
• Capable of overnight travel between Houston, TX and Hackberry, LA.
• Excellent communications skills. Ability to communicate well with all departments in order to ensure that accounts are accurate.
• Able to work independently with high accuracy. Ability to work with high precision and attention to detail.
• Able to meet deadlines and at times under stress due to tight timeline for closing the books.
• Ability to easily adapt to change in work environment, working with frequent changes or unexpected delays.
• Experience with the general ledger functions and the month-end / year-end close process.

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