blackstoneindustrialservices
Operational Accountant
Houston, Texas
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 3 hours ago
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About the role
- Reporting to the Corporate Controller, Operational Accounting, the Operational Accountant is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting activities of Blackstone's US Regional Operations.
- The role is responsible for project accounting, job costing, margin analysis, revenue recognition, working capital oversight, and operational reporting, while ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.
- The successful candidate will proactively identify financial risks and opportunities, evaluate business processes, and recommend improvements that enhance operational efficiency, profitability, and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day accounting activities for the US Regional Operations.
- Perform full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in the appropriate accounting period.
- Support external audit, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements as needed.
- Serve as the primary finance partner to regional Operations Managers, Project Managers, and the Regional Director.
- Support operations by providing timely financial information, analysis, and guidance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end closing processes.
- Demonstrated experience with project accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, and margin analysis.
- Experience supporting operational leaders through financial analysis and business partnering.
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, working capital, and financial reporting.
- Experience with sales and use tax filings and other applicable tax filings.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Professional accounting designation or active pursuit of a designation is preferred.
- Minimum of five years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in industrial services, construction, manufacturing, energy, or another project-based environment.
- Experience with inventory accounting.
- Experience with payroll systems such as Ceridian Dayforce.
- Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Experience with Power BI or similar business-intelligence and reporting tools.
- Experience in a growing, entrepreneurial, or privately held business.
- What Will Make You Successful
- The successful candidate will be a proactive and collaborative finance professional who enjoys working closely with operations to improve business performance.
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