Staff Accountant, Commodity Accounting

NextDecade•Houston, TX

50d

About The Position

The Staff Accountant, Commodity Accounting supports accounting, settlement, and reporting for LNG, natural gas, and power transactions. The role maintains accurate transaction records, processes settlements, supports monthly close activities, and contributes to financial and management reporting. The accountant works with Commercial, Risk, FP&A, Treasury, and Finance teams to ensure transactions are accurately recorded, reported, and settled on time, while developing expertise in energy accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
At least 2 years in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) or progressive accounting experience.
Experience and exposure to the oil and gas industry, preferably LNG.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn how global energy markets work.

Nice To Haves

CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA certification.
Experience with ERP systems, trading systems, settlement systems, or accounting systems.

Responsibilities

Support the accounting and settlement of LNG, natural gas, and power transactions.
Partner with Commercial, FP&A, Risk, and Finance teams to understand transaction structures and their accounting impact.
Prepare, analyze, and record accounting transactions while maintaining accurate, complete, and reliable financial records.
Help ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control requirements.
Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Review transaction data and settlements for accurate accounting and timely payment processing.
Build recurring and ad hoc reports for Accounting, Commercial, Treasury, and management.
Support financial statement preparation and management reporting.
Assist with internal and external audit requests and maintain supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and controls.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting and work with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
Participate in system enhancements and other special projects.