Project Accounting Advisor II

Job Description

Project Accounting Advisor II:
On behalf of our Oil & Gas client, Procom is searching for a Project Accounting Advisor II for a 12-month role. This position is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite at our client’s Houston, TX 77079 office.

Project Accounting Advisor II - Job Description:
The Project Accounting Advisor II is responsible for complex capital project accounting, month-end close activities, financial analysis, audit support, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure accurate accounting and reporting of capital expenditures and related balances.

Project Accounting Advisor II - Responsibilities:
• Perform and support monthly close activities related to capital projects and capital assets
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, cost transfers, and supporting documentation
• Support project accounting activities including project setup, cost tracking, capitalization readiness, and project closeout
• Analyze and resolve complex accounting issues, balance discrepancies, and transaction exceptions
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting related to capital projects and capital assets
• Support AFUDC/IDC calculations and related accounting processes
• Assist with cost transfer and allocation processes
• Support audit requests, SOX/internal control requirements, walkthroughs, and testing activities
• Maintain and enhance RTR process documentation, narratives, and supporting procedures
• Assist with balance cleanup projects, process enhancement initiatives, and system/process improvements
• Partner with analysts and provide coaching, technical guidance, and review support
• Work closely with stakeholders across Accounting, Capital Management, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting, Regulatory, Tax, and FP&A teams
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, efficiency, documentation, and reporting accuracy

Project Accounting Advisor II - Mandatory Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes
• Experience with project accounting, capital accounting, fixed assets, or construction accounting environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience working with large ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle

Project Accounting Advisor II – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• CPA designation or CPA candidate
• Utility industry experience
• Experience with capital project accounting and CWIP accounting
• Experience supporting external audits, SOX controls, and internal control documentation
• Experience leading or supporting process improvement initiatives

Project Accounting Advisor II – Assignment Length:
This is a 12-month contract position.

Project Accounting Advisor II - Start Date:
ASAP.

Project Accounting Advisor II - Assignment Location:
Houston, Texas, 77079 United States, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring 3 days in the office.