Senior Accounting Analyst - U.S. Energy

U.S. Venture, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst for their U.S. Energy division, located in Appleton, WI or Houston, TX. The role involves complex accounting tasks, month-end close activities, and ensuring GAAP compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and continuous improvement.
DIVISION:

U.S. Energy

Position Summary

The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for complex accounting and analytical tasks. This position will be responsible for maintaining account reconciliations, various month end close activities, and ensuring GAAP compliance to support our commodity trading, supply and marketing functions. This position will be involved with accounting, audits, financial analysis, and other projects. These responsibilities will require proficient knowledge in Excel and data manipulation, strong operational troubleshooting skills, and an ability to understand and enhance processes and procedures. This role requires 4+ years of experience and aims to develop moderate to high levels of business acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

This position can be located at our office in Appleton, WI or Houston, TX.

Job Responsibilities
• Responsible for month end close including multiple, higher risk general ledger entries and account reconciliations
• Perform detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Participate in strategic planning activities, offering insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare audit documentation and respond to audit inquiries.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Understands internal controls for assigned area and executes assigned controls
• Utilize project and change management experience to facilitate and direct modifications to the

accounting function's processes and test related changes
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of both fundamental and complex concepts, practices, and procedures of accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strategic thinking.

Preferred:
• Additional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA).

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.