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Job Title: Senior Accountant, Operations Accounting

Location: Houston, TX (Full-Time On-Site at 990 Town & Country Blvd.)

Target Pay Range: $110,000.00 – $119,500 / year

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant, Operations Accounting reports to the Manager, Operations Accounting. This role requires in-depth knowledge of US GAAP, specifically for cost accounting and revenue recognition (ASC 606), and hands-on experience in a SOX environment. Regular collaboration with other departments, including Project Accounting and Project Controls, is crucial to success in this position. The Senior Accountant also has accountability for preparing journal entries, performing project-level financial analyses, preparing account reconciliations, and supporting internal and external audit requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly project-related journal entries, ensuring accurate coding under US GAAP (including ASC 606) and the company’s Chart of Accounts.

• Perform monthly and ad hoc analysis of project-related cost and revenue accounting.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliations for GL accounts and subsystems.

• Gather, organize, and process documentation for projects being performed across the company, maintaining large data sets through regular collaboration with internal groups and clients.

• Successfully perform key Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls in areas such as Projects, Revenue, and Financial Close Management.

• Continuously improve accounting, reporting, and SOX processes, with the ability to lead process improvement initiatives.

• Support financial statement audits, incurred cost audits, and internal audits.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathering and reviewing information appropriately. Uses sound judgment and acts independently; seeks input from team members for complex or sensitive situations.

• Communication: Listens carefully and communicates clearly and professionally. Edits work for accuracy and clarity; develops strong interpersonal networks within the organization.

• Planning & Organizing: Prioritizes work activities, organizes personal and project timelines, tracks deadlines, and uses time efficiently.

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and handles unexpected events smoothly.

• Dependability: Consistently on time, responds to management expectations, and solicits feedback to improve performance.

• Team Building: Builds trust and strong networks within the organization. Leads consensus by involving stakeholders, understanding constraints, and developing optimal solutions.

• Safety & Quality Standards: Adheres to corporate safety culture and commits to understanding and implementing quality assurance regulations and guidelines (including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1).

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND ABILITIES

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field required. An advanced degree and/or CPA/CMA designation is preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of full-time accounting experience.

• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency with a high level of accuracy and data organization. General knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance required. Experience with Oracle ERP and EPM is a plus.

• Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to work cross-functionally and independently.

• Industry Compliance: Must be eligible to work under U.S. Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Clear communication via phone, computer, and in-person interaction.

• Ability to learn and master new job functions quickly in a rapidly evolving environment.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, operating office equipment, and reaching; ability to lift 10–15 lbs.

• Ability to travel nationally and locally as required.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D300 #LI-BK1