Sr. Financial Reporting Technical Accountant

Repsol•Houston, TX

About The Position

At Repsol, we are committed to equality and do not request personal information. We believe that diversity contributes to innovative ideas and provides added value that enables us to benefit from mutual learning and perform our best work. Here, what counts is your experience and your ability to create value. We offer you the opportunity to grow professionally, develop your career with challenging projects and collaborate with talented people worldwide. As a company committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage all professionals who meet the job description requirements to apply. This position supports the Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager with a broad range of month-end close responsibilities, technical accounting research and various financial accounting duties.

Requirements

The legal authorization to work in the US for any US employer without the need for sponsorship
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting
10+ years of financial accounting, reporting and/or audit experience
Strong understanding of accounting principles with working knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
Prior hands-on experience working in the E&P industry
Prior experience with SAP or similar accounting system required
Advanced level in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and develop accurate reports
Strong time management skills with the ability to take initiative and prioritize work
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong research, organizational and project management skills
Understanding of financial reporting requirements in a fast-paced global public company environment

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience and CPA license preferred

Responsibilities

Identify, research and document technical accounting treatment related to acquisitions, divestments, swaps, corporate structure reorganization plans and other business activities ensuring compliance with IFRS and/or US GAAP.
Prepare single entity and consolidated financial statements with related footnote disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Analyze and summarize financial information for various entities and business units as required for management reporting and to support external reporting requirements.
Support various aspects of the month-end close process including recording of journal entries, preparation of comparative period variance analysis and assisting others with interpreting and implementing new accounting standards and policies.
Support the Corporate Head Office Consolidation Team with relevant data for interim and annual external reporting and communication of complex accounting matters.
Prepare single entity and consolidated financial statements with related footnote disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Review contracts with complex financial arrangements for accounting implications including lease accounting, revenue recognition and business combinations and prepare related technical accounting memos.
Liaise with internal and external auditors ensuring timely delivery of audit requests, resolution of outstanding issues and addressing questions related to technical accounting matters.
Prepare single entity and consolidated financial statements with related footnote disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Evaluate processes and internal controls for continuous improvement recommendations and opportunities to implement automation, efficiency and cost savings.