Staff Accountant (Houston)

A growing private investment firm within the energy sector is expanding its accounting team and adding a newly created Staff Accountant position due to continued growth and portfolio activity.This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with 2–4 years of experience who enjoys working in a polished, fast-paced environment and wants exposure to both operational accounting and fund-related financial processes.Responsibilities:• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules• Handle invoicing, billing support, and expense reporting• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting efforts• Assist with audit preparation and various accounting projects• Work closely with senior leadership and accounting management on ongoing initiativesQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting2–4 years of accounting experienceStrong Excel and systems skillsProfessional communication skills and high attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environmentOil & gas, financial services, or public accounting experience is a plusCPA or CPA track preferredAdditional experience with tools like Concur, QuickBooks, or other accounting/billing systems is highly valued.