Senior Accountant

Calista - Anchorage, AK

Full-time - Mid Level

Anchorage, AK

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Accountant - Oil & Gas oversees project and general ledger records, monitors costs, capital assets, contracts, revenue recognition, etc., and prepares reconciliations, financial analysis, and management reports in the Calista Corporate Accounting Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial data throughout each period for assigned projects as needed.
• Attend project kick-off meetings for new contracts (if applicable).
• Setup new projects according to contract terms, including revenue recognition analysis.
• Track, monitor, and analyze active projects and capital assets.
• Communicate with Financial, Business, and Operations Managers and supervisors to ensure client billings are accurate and are issued timely.
• Attend meetings in person as needed or requested by management.
• Track, monitor, and analyze unbilled revenue.
• Review and approve Expense Reports for accuracy and proper coding.
• Review GL detail for cost accuracy and proper coding.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare project ledger to general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Prepare payroll records as required.
• Provide support for audit requests and prepare audit workpapers.
• Assist with research or duties as needed to support intercompany activities.
• Prepare and maintain prepaid accounts amortization schedules.
• Provide support for property, sales, and use tax returns.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Bachelor's degree may be substituted for five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of five years of accounting or related field experience.
• Minimum of one year experience working for a large company, another Native Corporation, or in the oil and gas field.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint preferred.
• Ability to pass a drug, background, reference, and credit check.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong knowledge of the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and G/L principles, practices, and procedures.
• Solid understanding of GAAP as it relates to fixed assets, construction-in-progress, and revenue recognition.
• Knowledge and skills in computerized accounting systems and ability to learn company-specific software.
• Proficiency in standard computer software, application programs, and e-mail.