Job Description
Job Description
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Staff / Senior Accountant – Technical Accounting
📍 Location : Downtown Houston
🤝 Partnered With : Robert Half is working with a leading energy client
💼 Reporting To : A dynamic and visionary leader in the Technical Accounting group
💰 Compensation Package :
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus potential 💸
- Equity opportunities 📈
- Comprehensive benefits 🏥
Role Overview :
Join a high-impact technical accounting team where you'll apply U.S. GAAP to complex transactions and help interpret new accounting standards for a dynamic energy company.
Key Responsibilities :
🧠 Act as a subject matter expert on complex accounting issues📄 Draft technical accounting memos for transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, derivatives, impairment)📜 Evaluate contracts for lease accounting and embedded derivatives🔍 Monitor U.S. standard-setters and implement new guidance🏛️ Support stand-alone entities including not-for-profit and FERC-regulated groups📝 Assist with SEC filings and related disclosures📂 Provide documentation for internal and external audits🔄 Adapt to evolving business needs with flexibility and initiativeQualifications & Skills :
✅ Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP📚 Experience with accounting research and technical memos🧾 Familiarity with SEC reporting (preferred)💻 Intermediate to advanced Excel skills🧩 Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities🗣️ Excellent communication and collaboration skills📅 Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines🔍 Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning🤝 Open-mindedness and willingness to consider alternative perspectivesFor confidential consideration email Shad at Shad.Lira@roberthalf with your MS Word Resume
Bachelor's Degree in AccountingPublic AccountingCPA or parts passedFor confidential consideration email Shad at Shad.Lira@roberthalf