Accountant I

Job Description

Accountant | Oceaneering

The Tone:
This is an early-career role at Oceaneering, operating primarily in a remote work environment with potential for future hybrid or in-office presence. As an Accountant I, you will play a critical part in supporting day-to-day accounting activities and month-end close processes. The company relies on this role to prepare accurate financial transactions, perform essential account reconciliations, and maintain reliable financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This position offers a solid foundation for developing a broad understanding of corporate accounting and growing within the finance organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Remote
• Mission: Support day-to-day accounting activities and month-end close processes to maintain reliable financial records and support compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Routinely prepare and post accurate journal entries, ensuring each is supported by complete and appropriate documentation.
• Reconcile: Perform assigned general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations, actively researching and assisting with the resolution of any identified reconciling items.
• Support: Actively support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, helping to ensure all assigned tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Assist: Provide assistance across various accounting functions based on business needs, which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, inventory, treasury, sales tax, or cost accounting.
• Analyze: Compile and analyze financial data, then prepare supporting schedules for review by senior accounting personnel or management, contributing to informed decision-making.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Candidates must possess foundational knowledge of general accounting concepts, journal entries, and account reconciliations to support day-to-day operations and month-end close.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of relevant accounting or finance experience is required. This role is well-suited for early-career professionals looking to develop a broad foundation in corporate accounting through hands-on exposure to core accounting processes and financial systems.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is essential for data compilation and analysis. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, well-supported work are critical. Effective written and verbal communication skills are necessary for collaborating with internal teams and resolving accounting matters.
• Bonus: Exposure to an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP, is preferred. Additionally, experience or exposure to multiple accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, inventory, treasury, sales tax, or cost accounting, will be a significant advantage.