Sr. Internal Controls Accountant

Reporting to the Supervisor of Internal Controls, this position's responsibilities include conducting risk assessments for business and IT processes, updating process and internal control documentation, addressing remediation plans for any identified control deficiencies, and tracking process changes throughout the year. Additionally, the Senior Internal Controls Accountant will guide and educate process and control owners on SOX requirements and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles and standards.
• Extensive knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and experience testing/evaluating internal controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to communicate information logically, accurately, and concisely.
• Strong time management and attention to detail with ability to multi-task and prioritize as demands change.
• Proven project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, critical thinking, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think independently and creatively and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines and be flexible to work outside regular business hours when necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, SQL and Word.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Plays a vital role in planning and executing the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program.
• Reports to the Supervisor of Internal Controls and collaborates with management to evaluate and improve the internal control environment through risk assessments, updating process and control documentation, addressing remediation plans for deficiencies, and monitoring process changes throughout the year.
• Provides guidance and training to process and control owners on SOX requirements and internal controls.
• Supports various teams in developing, documenting, and implementing new controls for updated accounting guidelines, business processes and Information Systems (IS) applications, third party applications and tools.
• Conducts annual walkthroughs and risk assessments for key business processes, updates process flows, and documents new or revised controls as needed.
• Identifies key IS systems, interfaces, spreadsheets, and reports crucial for controls when assessing financial processes.
• Evaluates and tests the design and implementation of internal controls.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or closely related field is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or actively pursuing is highly preferred.
• 4 years of applicable experience within internal/external audit, public accounting and energy sector experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, SQL and Word, is required
  
  

Position will be filled a level commensurate with experience.

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Veterans and Disabled.