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Staff Accountant, Commodity Accounting

LocationHouston Corporate
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentCommodity Accounting
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen16h ago
About the company
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The Staff Accountant, Commodity Accounting supports the accounting, settlement, and reporting of LNG, natural gas, and power transactions. This role maintains accurate transaction records, processes settlements, supports the monthly close process, and contributes to financial and management reporting. You’ll work closely with Commercial, Risk, FP&A, and Treasury to make sure transactions are recorded, reported, and settled accurately and on time — and you’ll build a strong foundation of energy accounting expertise along the way.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Support the accounting and settlement of LNG, natural gas, and power transactions.
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Partner with Commercial, FP&A, Risk, and Finance teams to understand transaction structures and their accounting impact.
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Prepare, analyze, and record accounting transactions, maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
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Help ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control requirements.
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Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
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Review transaction data and settlements to ensure accurate accounting and timely payment processing.
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Build recurring and ad hoc reports for Accounting, Commercial, Treasury, and management.
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Support financial statement preparation and management reporting activities.
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Assist with external and internal audit requests and maintain supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and controls.
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Spot opportunities to improve processes and reporting, and help bring those ideas to life alongside cross-functional teams.
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Get involved in system enhancements, and other special projects.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
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2+ years in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) or progressive accounting experience
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Experience and exposure to Oil and Gas industry, preferably in LNG.
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CPA eligibility or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
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High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
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Experience with ERP systems, trading, settlement, or accounting systems is a plus.
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Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn how global energy markets work.
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
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Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.
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Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.
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While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.
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The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
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Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.
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Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
NEXTDECADE VALUES
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Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
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Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
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Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
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Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.
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Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.
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Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.
NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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