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Senior Accountant, SOX & Financial Reporting

Houston, TX 77056

Posted: 03/26/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 31603 Job Location: Onsite Industry: ALT - Alternative Energy

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant, SOX & Financial Reporting

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Senior Technical Accountant with our client located in Houston, TX.

Job Description:
  • The Enterprise Software Team provides expertise in the development and implementation of regulatory compliant plans and procedures to support engineering groups.
  • This position will be a limited engagement staff augmentation intended to perform a comprehensive update of the software plans, procedures and work instructions required for design and analysis engineering, code development, procurement, and document control under an NQA-1 quality framework.
  • The work will involve updating all relevant procedures for simultaneous NQA-1 2008/2009a and 2022 compliance.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Assist with building out the Company’s SOX compliance program associated with our ongoing ERP implementation and act as a central point of contact on the subject matter to ensure appropriate internal controls over financial reporting are designed and implemented.
  • Assist with on-going project management of the SOX program, including interfacing with any 3rd party consultants engaged.
  • Coordinate with the IT team on the ITAC/ITGC testing program.
  • Assist in educating business process control owners by leading training sessions and focus sessions to demonstrate compliance requirements.
  • Possess general knowledge about all financial statements and footnote disclosures required to be included in a Company’s 10-K and 10-Q filings.
  • Experience preparing supporting schedules for SEC filings such as the 10-K, 10-Q, Proxy as well as any earnings materials to be provided to the street.
  • Ability to analyze a Company’s financial statements and provide a narrative for the MD&A as well as fluctuation analysis for the outside auditors and internal management.

Job Qualifications:
  • A minimum of a B.S. degree in Accounting or related business field is required. Candidates with, or pursuing, an advanced degree such as Certified Public Accountant designation or Certified Management Accountant designation, will be given priority consideration.
  • Minimum of at least five years in an accounting related field, where three of those years are within a SOX compliant accounting organization and two years are with a public accounting firm. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency identifying and driving process improvement initiatives
  • Microsoft Dynamics SL, Oracle or other ERP system experience in a SOX environment
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Must be able to analyze operational results and produce work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to work successfully on cross-functional teams
  • Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Direct Hire
  • Salary Range: $120K-$125K.
  • Location: Houston, TX

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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