Senior Accountant (Operational Accounting)

Job Title: Senior Accountant (Operational Accounting)

Location: Cameron, Louisiana (Relocation support will be provided)

Duration: Full-Time (FTE, Permanent)

Schedule: Onsite Role

Job Description:

Role:

• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Construction, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong operational support.
• Support operational accounting processes including:
  • Commodities and warehouse inventory accounting
  • Maintenance and operations cost reporting
  • Safeguarding of facility assets
• Prepare, calculate, and record monthly accruals, journal entries, and adjusting entries within the SAP ERP system.
• Serve as the Accounting lead for inventory safeguarding activities and cycle count processes.
• Act as the onsite Accounting lead for capital projects and related fixed asset accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses and reporting packages.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations, investigate variances, and submit reconciliations.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Accounting team to ensure operational activity is accurately recorded, reconciled, reviewed, and reported in accordance with monthly, quarterly, and annual close timelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience required; operational, manufacturing, energy, or industrial accounting experience is a plus
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification preferred
• Experience with SAP and/or other large ERP systems preferred
• Knowledge of construction project accounting and fixed asset accounting concepts preferred
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and financial reporting principles
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills