CFS · 15 hours ago
Lead Accountant - Crude Oil / Energy
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expCFS is a company in the energy sector seeking a Lead Accountant specializing in crude oil accounting. The role involves overseeing full-cycle crude oil accounting, managing financial reconciliations, and providing support to the CFO.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Oversee full‑cycle crude oil accounting, including ticket processing, settlements, and month‑end close
Prepare supplier run statements; resolve market discrepancies, net‑outs, and missing volumes prior to settlement
Manage severance tax preparation, reconciliation, multi‑state filings, and prior‑period amendments
Maintain and reconcile master database to the GL; oversee contracts, pricing, leases, and deal setup
Prepare revenue distributions for operators and royalty owners; reconcile and upload monthly check registers
Handle bank reconciliations, financial analysis, ad‑hoc reporting, and CFO‑level support
Serve as lead resource for accounting operations, including training and mentoring new hires
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of crude oil or energy accounting experience
Strong knowledge of settlements, severance tax, and revenue distribution
Advanced Excel skills; experience with energy accounting systems
Detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a leadership role
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
401(k) with match
Half Day Fridays
PTO
Holidays
On‑site gym
Covered parking
Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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