Accountant

Since 1982, International Snubbing Services (ISS), a subsidiary of Superior Energy Services, has provided industry-leading well-intervention services. Areas of expertise include hydraulic workover (HWO), snubbing, well control, blowout prevention, P&A, offshore drilling, intervention solutions, and equipment. The company's experienced teams are trained to the highest level of certification and backed by our enhanced and proven equipment. 

ISS is seeking an experienced Accountant for its Arnaudville, LA location. The Accountant will perform professional accounting work for domestic and international operations involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. Areas of focus include general and sub-ledger journal entry preparation, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, bank reconciliations cost tracking for capital expenditures and miscellaneous projects, among others.

This role requires collaboration with our international accounting team outside of standard business hours, across multiple time zones. The successful candidate will actively participate in virtual meetings, provide support to global staff, and ensure seamless communication.

• Responsible for domestic and international accounting transactions/audits
• Reconcile more complex accounts and check the accuracy of journal entries to ensure that the general ledger is accurate and complete
• Perform general or cost accounting activities which requires some insight and depth of understanding
• Apply accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions
• Prepare journal entries and validate supporting entries, to carry out cost accounting analysis
• Prepare and maintain monthly close binder support and details for all significant balance sheet accounts
• Update monthly balance sheet templates and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Draft segments of statements and reports, handle assignments involving analysis of data
• Liaise with Operations and Staff personnel for the purpose of supplying or explaining data, securing information or describing additional data which could be made available, and furnishing advice on accounting matters
• Analyze purchase orders and invoices to identify and properly classify capital assets
• Perform ad hoc reporting as needed by Assistant Controller/Management
• Assist with internal/external audits
• Involved with training and supporting international management, operations and accounting team
• Interface with international accounting teams outside of normal business hours

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor's Degree - Accounting or related discipline; or equivalent experience/combined education
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a multi-national organization, preferably within the Oil and Gas industry
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field

TECHNICAL SKILLS  

• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, proactive and well-organized.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Foreign currency transaction experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and purchase order modules.
• Strong Computer Navigation Skills. Experience with D365 is a plus.

OUTSTANDING BENEFITS:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Basic Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• 100% company-paid short-term & long-term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Employee Job Referral Bonus Program

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.