Cost Accountant @ Primary Services
placeHouston, TX
attach_money $85,000
businessOn Site
scheduleContractor
Posted 1 day ago
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Email Hiring Manager
****** @primaryservices.com
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Job Details
Overview
Enjoy strong PTO benefits and gain valuable exposure with a global energy leader in this excellent opportunity to advance your accounting career. Work alongside experienced professionals and broaden your expertise in financial reporting, joint venture accounting, and cost analysis.
Role Summary
Primary Services is actively recruiting for a Cost Accountant to support a major client in the oil and gas industry. This role provides an exceptional opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to develop a comprehensive understanding of revenue, cost, and financial operations within a global organization.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly and forecast production estimates with the geosciences team.
- Ensure accurate, timely collection of gas revenue-related Accounts Receivable.
- Review postings made by the accounting shared service center.
- Estimate and record monthly revenue accruals, including journal entries for various cost items.
- Perform SAP account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Assist with quarter-end close activities and reconcile data between Galaxy and CAP systems.
- Monitor Joint Venture billings and contribute to Capex, Opex, and volume tracking.
- Process Joint Interest Billings and Authorizations for Expenditures per financial policies.
- Review Loan and Deposit summaries ensuring accurate asset assignments.
- Load and verify monthly financial data ensuring consistency with SAP records.
- Conduct control checks, investigate discrepancies, and help prepare executive financial presentations.
- Collaborate with finance and operations teams to enhance reporting accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret and reconcile complex financial data.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Key skills/competency
Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Joint Venture, SAP, Reconciliation, Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Data Accuracy, Accounting
How to Get Hired at Primary Services
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Primary Services: Understand company values, mission, and culture.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight cost accounting and SAP skills.
- Practice technical skills: Prepare detailed accounting tasks examples.
- Engage on LinkedIn: Connect with current employees and recruiters.
- Prepare for interviews: Review real accounting scenarios and financial analysis tips.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review SAP navigation and reconciliation procedures.
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Practice Microsoft Excel advanced formulas.
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Study financial reporting and journal entry concepts.
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Familiarize with cost allocation and budgeting methods.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time managing multiple deadlines.
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Explain a challenge in financial reconciliation.
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Discuss teamwork in cross-department projects.
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Detail handling complex data discrepancies.
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