Principal Accountant - Direct Hire (Onsite: Houston, TX)

The Principal Accountant under general supervision, assists in the development of the company's business systems, processes, and controls, including policies and procedures, relative to the location and department assigned.

• Salary: $115,000.00 per year

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with the External Reporting Supervisor to ensure the completion of team tasks and responsibilities.
• Assist in supervising team members by providing basic job training, guidance, and leading regular discussions. Demonstrate leadership capabilities.
• Compile, prepare, and review analyses, schedules, and data for the Company’s SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) using SEC filing software (Workiva).
• Lead the preparation and detailed review of the Company’s Earnings Release on a quarterly basis, including supporting work papers.
• Assist with the Company’s Earnings Call Script quarterly by thoroughly reviewing and communicating with the Investor Relations department and upper management.
• Perform, research, and resolve activities involving complex accounting reports with associated accounting analysis and related internal controls.
• Interact and communicate with other departments and business units to resolve financial-related issues.
• Create, update, and/or review supporting schedules for the preparation of financial statements and disclosures.
• Prepare and/or review disclosure checklists under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and other applicable standards, such as MD&A.
• Lead the completion of eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) for SEC filings utilizing Workiva.
• Assist in reviewing the Company’s Proxy and other public presentations such as press releases and investor presentations.
• Coordinate audit requests with external and internal auditors.
• Initiate and participate in routine and non-routine functions as requested by management, including ad-hoc requests, various government surveys, process improvements, and ongoing projects.
• May prepare and post or review journal vouchers for accounting transactions.
• Review and monitor financial transactions for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute financial results, including variance explanations.
• Coordinate financial report preparation and business analysis.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting-related roles.
• Must have a CPA certification.
• Knowledge of US GAAP or country-specific accounting principles is required.
• Ability to demonstrate project management skills and knowledge of financial performance metrics such as CVA/NOVA.
• Understanding of organizational structure and core businesses of the company and industry.
• Knowledge in aspects of general accounting, internal controls and risk mitigation, company policy, financial analysis and statutory reporting, forecasting, and financial applications of varying complexity.
• Advanced proficiency with industry and company acumen.

Halliburton is an innovative leader in the oilfield services industry, providing products and services for the ever-evolving needs of the energy sector.  

Since starting out over a hundred years ago, Halliburton’s path to success has been built on growth. Today, with over 50,000 employees worldwide and 1500 new openings every year, our talent needs have never been greater.  

That’s why Halliburton has partnered with Talent Solutions to meet their ongoing contingent staffing needs. If you want to grow your career alongside an industry leader that is changing the world of energy, then we look forward to connecting with you inside our Halliburton Contingent Workforce Network – your gateway to meaningful work opportunities all in one place.

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