Patterson-UTI · 2 months ago
Corporate Accounting Manager
Patterson-UTI is a shared services company that provides centralized functional support to various business segments. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounting department's functions, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and analytics, while managing a team and collaborating with stakeholders.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, general ledger, inter-company transactions, and eliminations
Assist with guidance of accounting and reporting for parent and all affiliate entities to ensure timely and accurate integration of results into the consolidated financial statements
Manage monthly closing and financial reporting by preparing routine and complex journal entries, consolidation of the various legal entities, and review journal entries prepared by accountants
Review and analyze general ledger and subsystems for accuracy and reasonableness
Preparation of audit schedules for annual audit and quarterly reviews
Answer accounting and financial questions from internal and external customers by researching and interpreting data
Support Internal/External/Tax audits by timely providing backup, explaining transactions, and answering inquiries
Assist in quarterly and year-end financial audit activities and the annual corporate financial controls audit
Prepare, review, and analyze accounts payable and general accounting reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness
Manage and direct accounting staff during monthly and quarterly close which requires advanced knowledge of accounting systems and the propensity to investigate and solve issues
Prioritize tasks while providing active coaching to a team
Conduct and oversee accounting staff training, development, and continued education
Collaborate with accounts payable and general accounting process stakeholders to proactively determine and implement continuous improvement opportunities that will enable efficient and effective processes
Provide support for accounts payable initiatives or projects by providing accounting guidance and identifying risks to internal controls
Assess current practices, procedures, and make recommendations for improvements
Ensure compliance with and assist in implementation of effective internal controls and drive accountability within the organization
Interpret financial results and communicate them to technical and non-technical audiences
Perform ad hoc analyses, requests and other special projects as assigned
Collaborate with other accountants and cross-functional department team members
Qualification
Required
Ability to maintain Company and employee confidentiality at all times and handle sensitive information to protect Company proprietary information in an appropriate manner
Highly developed business acumen with advanced analytical, interpersonal and project management skills
Intricate attention to detail and accuracy are imperative
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and provide information to all levels outside and within the organization, including executive management
Strong time management skills required; ability to prioritize, reprioritize, multitask and be flexible
Excellent computer skills to include various accounting business systems, external customer applications, and advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Thorough knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Ability to adapt and adjust in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines and maintain a calm and professional demeanor when adversity is encountered
Must be able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize under pressure and within timeline constraints
Proven team player with ability to work with colleagues at all levels, including senior management and peers
Master's degree in accounting or related field and/or Certified Public Accountant
10+ years' experience in accounting
5+ years of managerial/supervisory experience
Preferred
Experience with Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and SAP systems
Experience in accounting with public company corporate accounting department, Big 4 accounting firm, or a combination
Company
Patterson-UTI
Patterson-UTI is a leading provider of drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and other select countries, including contract drilling services, integrated well completion services and directional drilling services in the United States, and specialized bit solutions in the United States, Middle East and many other regions around the world.