Senior Operations Accountant (Houston)
14 hours ago
Houston
Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors. Position Overview Our team is currently looking for a Senior Operations Accountant for one of our clients in the Oil & Gas Industry. We are seeking an experienced Senior Operations Accountant to join our client’s growing business. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for providing advanced financial support across operational accounting functions, including cost accounting, project accounting, fixed asset management, inventory, financial close, and analytical reporting. The Senior Operations Accountant serves as a key business partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Leadership, ensuring the accuracy of operational financial data and supporting decision-making to drive performance and efficiency. This role owns complex month-end processes, performs variance and trend analyses, supports project accounting activities, and ensures compliance with internal policies and GAAP. Responsibilities & Essential Duties Operations & Cost Accounting: • Maintain and analyze standard costs, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, overhead rates, and operational cost structures., • Monitor and explain manufacturing and operational variances, including labor, overhead absorption, purchase price variances, and production efficiency., • Prepare and review COGS analysis, gross margin reporting, and product-level profitability., • Support operational and project accounting, including AFE tracking, project spend analysis, and proper cost classification and capitalization under GAAP., • Validate project costs, identify risks or deviations, and recommend corrective actions when applicable., • Manage the fixed asset lifecycle, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, retirements, and depreciation., • Lead operational components of the month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses., • Prepare monthly and quarterly internal reports for Finance and Operations leadership., • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements., • Oversee inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods., • Review and reconcile inventory balances, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate valuation under GAAP., • Provide analysis on operational performance, productivity, unit costs, capital spending, and project returns., • Develop and maintain operational dashboards and KPI reporting., • Partner with leaders to evaluate new products, processes, investments, and cost-reduction initiatives., • Support ad hoc analysis, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional projects as needed., • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial accuracy., • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications (Education, Experience, & Skills) • Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus., • 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment., • Hands-on experience with ERP systems; Dynamics 365 experience is a significant plus., • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills., • Strong experience in cost accounting, fixed assets, and operational finance., • High attention to detail and accuracy., • Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and operational accounting best practices., • Ability to communicate financial insights effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders., • Operational acumen and strong understanding of cost drivers., • Ownership mentality with strong initiative and accountability., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines., • Continuous improvement mindset., • Strong business partnership and cross-functional collaboration skills. Global Edge Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.