What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Open Mountain Energy?
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team.
Job Summary:
As a key member of the OME accounting team, the Senior Accountant will bring advanced technical expertise to support OME and its subsidiaries’ financial activities. This position will play a central role in the Accounting Department. It owns core accounting functions including general ledger integrity, project, job cost accounting, the financial close, consolidations, and external audit coordination. Reporting directly to the company Controller, this role is ideal for a seasoned, detail-oriented accounting professional who can work independently, and exercise sound judgment on complex transactions.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Support the accounting side of procurement by validating purchase orders, matching invoices, and coding expenditure accurately; resolve discrepancies and escalate issues as needed.
· Ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, equipment, and overhead to cost centers or job codes.
· Analyze open commitments and report on purchase order utilization and outstanding balances.
· Prepare journal entries, accruals, amortization and depreciation schedules for multiple subsidiaries, ensuring consistency and compliance with GAAP.
· Perform and review cash, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.
· Maintain proper documentation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for audit readiness and compliance with internal controls.
· Support key components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, including maintaining the close calendar and making sure deadlines are met.
· Prepare and review financial reports and schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
· Partner with Finance to provide project performance reports and dashboards for management review.
· Contribute with process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting and financial tracking accuracy.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Solid understanding of GAAP accounting and financial reporting standards
· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
· Hands-on experience with ERP systems (i.e., NetSuite)
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement
· Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with office staff, field personnel, project managers, and auditors
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial results to non-financial stakeholders
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting
· 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in energy, mining, or construction project-based industries
· Demonstrated experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and external audit support
Preferred Education and Experience:
· CPA or CMA certification
· Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
· Experience with cost accounting or job costing in construction or project-based environments.
· Multi-subsidiary and intercompany reconciliation and consolidations
· Knowledge of inventory and fixed asset tracking in a field operations environment
Join us as a Senior Accountant where your expertise will drive excellence in our financial operations!
Pay: From $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $72,000