Financial Analyst II

Crescent Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for accounting and reporting related to corporate general ledger accounts, including payroll, compensation, benefits, lease accounting, and corporate accruals, while supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. This role ensures accurate financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP, contributes to both internal and external reporting, partners cross-functionally across the organization, and drives process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
2–5+ years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting or industry experience preferred)
Experience with payroll accounting, compensation accounting, lease accounting, and/or corporate accruals preferred
Experience supporting internal and/or external financial reporting, including financial statements and footnotes, preferred
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
CPA or CPA eligibility preferred
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

public accounting or industry experience preferred
Experience with payroll accounting, compensation accounting, lease accounting, and/or corporate accruals preferred
Experience supporting internal and/or external financial reporting, including financial statements and footnotes, preferred
CPA or CPA eligibility preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting workpapers related to payroll, employee compensation, benefits, bonus accruals, lease accounting, and other corporate general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Account for and analyze payroll-related activity, including salaries, incentive compensation, equity compensation, payroll taxes, benefits, and other employee-related accruals in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Assist in direct and indirect tax workflows by providing accounting data, schedules, and supporting documentation to internal and external tax teams on an as-needed basis.
Prepare and maintain monthly corporate accruals and related analyses, ensuring timely and accurate recording of expenses.
Coordinate with FP&A and department leaders to analyze, track, and report General & Administrative expenses, including variance analysis and accrual support.
Support financial reporting processes by preparing supporting schedules and analyses for financial statements, footnotes, and internal and external reporting packages on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Assist with the quarterly close and year-end audit processes, including coordination with external auditors and preparation of audit support.
Own and manage the company’s lease accounting process, including maintaining lease schedules, recording lease-related journal entries, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP lease accounting requirements.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal corporate accounting policies and procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Technical Accounting) to support business initiatives, reporting requirements, and resolve accounting issues.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls over financial reporting.
Participate in special projects, including system implementations, process automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements, as needed.