Lead Accountant III

Houston, Texas, United States

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reference
Job reference 1282779
location
Location Houston, Texas, United States
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Financial & Accounting
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published November 2, 2026
Job Title: Lead Accountant III
Duration: 12 months 
Schedule: 5/40
Location: Houston, TX 


This opportunity is suited to an accounting professional with strong expertise in joint venture accounting, financial statements, budgeting, and regulatory reporting. The role is based in Houston, Texas and focuses on supporting the financial performance, compliance, and reporting of joint venture activities while working closely with internal stakeholders, partners, and auditors. This position offers broad exposure across cash management, variance analysis, account reconciliations, and quarterly reporting within a technically focused accounting environment.


Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 6+ years of related accounting experience or equivalent
  • Experience preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
  • Experience with budgeting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and actual variance analysis
  • Experience supporting quarterly and annual regulatory reporting
  • Experience coordinating with internal and external auditors during quarterly and year-end audits
  • Experience working with joint venture accounting matters, including partner billings, cash calls, and cash distributions
  • Strong knowledge of joint venture accounting and financial reporting
  • Ability to prepare, review, and approve monthly journal entries
  • Ability to research and analyse ad hoc accounting questions and partner requests
  • Strong understanding of budgeting processes and cash management procedures
  • Ability to prepare and review account reconciliations and monthly variance analysis
  • Knowledge of SOX controls and related reporting requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organisation
  • Excellent organisation, planning, and analytical skills
  • Ability to provide guidance to analysts and support special projects as required


Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPA


About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

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