General Ledger

The Work In Me•Houston, TX

About The Position

We are seeking experienced contract accountants to support our clients' accounting and reporting needs on a project and interim basis, in full-time W-2 roles through our firm, with assignments typically ranging from 3 to 12 months in duration. As a contract accountant in our network, you will take on meaningful assignments that leverage your expertise, provide variety, and allow you to step into critical roles without the long-term commitment of a permanent position. These roles are ideal if you enjoy solving problems quickly, owning deliverables, and seeing the impact of your work in real time. About the Opportunity Our clients engage contract accountants to cover parental leaves, support system implementations, stabilize teams after turnover, or add bandwidth during peak close and reporting cycles. As part of our talent pool, you'll be considered for: Revenue accounting roles focused on oil and gas properties and production. JIB assignments handling joint interest billing and owner relationships. External/SEC reporting projects supporting public-company filing requirements. General ledger and corporate accounting roles that anchor the monthly close. Assignments are full-time and typically range from 3 to 12 months, from short, focused projects to longer interim roles. Many consultants choose to work on back-to-back engagements with us for ongoing income and flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or similar credentials are a plus.
3+ years of hands-on accounting experience in revenue, JIB, external/SEC reporting, or corporate/GL roles.
Proficiency with common accounting/ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
Ability to ramp up quickly, work independently, and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.
Interest in contract work, with comfort navigating changing environments and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in energy/oil & gas or other complex, asset-intensive industries is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Lead or support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure proper coding, classification, and documentation for all transactions.
Prepare supporting schedules for internal management reports and external auditors.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in account balances, collaborating with operations, finance, and other departments.
Document processes and controls, help standardize workflows, and support knowledge transfer to client teams.
Record and reconcile oil, gas, NGL, and other production revenue for operated and non-operated properties.
Prepare monthly revenue allocations, accruals, and distributions, including royalty owner and working interest owner payments.
Reconcile revenue, suspense, receivable, and payable accounts and address volume, price, and ownership variances.
Coordinate with land, marketing, and production teams to resolve ownership changes, title issues, and pricing discrepancies.
Assist with severance, royalty, and related tax filings and support compliance requirements.
Prepare and review joint interest billings and partner statements in line with joint operating agreements and COPAS guidelines.
Allocate operating and capital costs to working interest owners, ensuring accuracy of decks, cost centers, and AFEs.
Maintain JIB sub-ledgers, clear suspense items, and reconcile JIB-related balance sheet accounts.
Respond to non-operator and partner inquiries, research disputes, and prepare corrections or adjusting entries.
Support improvements around owner setup, billing cycles, coding, and reporting.
Assist in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures.
Support drafting and review of 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and other external reporting documents.
Perform tie-outs, data validation, and consistency checks between trial balances, consolidation systems, and final filings.
Support technical accounting research, memos, and implementation of new or complex standards.
Coordinate with external auditors on PBC requests and supporting documentation.
Manage day-to-day accounting activities such as AP, AR, fixed assets, and payroll entries (depending on client).
Handle multiple entities, consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency transactions where applicable.
Prepare internal management reports and analysis to help leadership understand performance and trends.
Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including templates and actuals vs. plan analysis.