Corporate Accounting Manager

Patterson-UTI - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounting department functions, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements and analytics. This role requires a collaborative and solution-oriented approach to manage critical accounting projects while meeting deadlines. The successful candidate will set high performance standards, apply critical thinking, and develop business-oriented solutions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general accounting functions including accruals, general ledger, inter-company transactions, journal entries, account reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Assist with guidance of accounting and reporting for parent and affiliate entities to ensure timely integration of results into consolidated financial statements.
• Manage monthly closing and financial reporting by preparing journal entries and reviewing entries prepared by accountants.
• Review and analyze general ledger and subsystems for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Prepare audit schedules for annual audits and quarterly reviews.
• Answer accounting and financial questions from internal and external customers by researching and interpreting data.
• Support Internal/External/Tax audits by providing backup and explaining transactions.
• Assist in quarterly and year-end financial audit activities and corporate financial controls audit.
• Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end.
• Prepare, review, and analyze accounts payable and general accounting reporting for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage and direct accounting staff during monthly and quarterly close, providing coaching and support.
• Conduct and oversee accounting staff training, development, and continued education.
• Collaborate with accountants and cross-functional departments to implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide support for projects by offering accounting guidance and identifying risks to internal controls.
• Assess current practices and make recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and drive accountability within the organization.
• Interpret financial results and communicate them to various audiences.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as assigned.
• Perform internal controls over areas of responsibility ensuring compliance with SOX requirements.
• Assist in integration and implementation of ERP systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in accounting or related field of study.
• 3+ years' experience in accounting in an audit role.
• 6+ years' progressive experience in finance or accounting role.
• 3+ years of managerial/supervisory experience.
• Experience with SAP's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Highly developed business acumen with advanced analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Public Accountant or actively pursuing certification.
• Master's in business administration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities