Staff Accountant

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

The Staff Accountant II will report to the Assistant Corporate Controller. This role will be based in our corporate office located in Katy, Texas. The candidate’s responsibilities will include various general accounting duties supporting the Corporate Accounting Team.

Essential Job Functions:

- Prepare adjusting and accrual entries in accordance with established Company policies.

- Prepare bank account reconciliations. Resolve discrepancies with other departments as needed.

- Prepare accruals and payments for customer rebates and distributor commissions.

- Support recording and maintaining Fixed Asset records.

- Maintain schedules supporting General Ledger account info.

- Perform reconciliations supplying appropriate support and ensuring adjustments required are resolved in a timely manner.

- Variance analysis.

- Prepare and upload manual and automated accounting entries to JDE as needed.

- Prepare schedules and other required support as required for management and external audits.

- Prepare quarterly Balance Sheet variance analysis for assigned accounts.

- Record, maintain and document Fixed Assets.

- Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

- Bachelors' Degree required

- 3+ years of relevant financial and general accounting experience showing consistent career progression and expertise in oil & gas industry

- Basic understanding and application of GAAP and SOX requirements

- Ability to manage critical deadlines and adapt and prioritize in a dynamic work environment

- Effectively create and maintain spreadsheets without error, and critically analyze data to identify and explain variances

- Highly detail oriented, maintaining comprehensive documentation to support financial statements

- Ability to coordinate work across functions and with third parties such as external auditors

- Ability to communicate effectively through clear and concise expression of concepts both in writing and verbally to all levels of the organization

- Creative problem-solving and ability to think outside the box to help solve problems and identify process improvements

- Self-motivated, critical thinker while coachable and a team player

- Ability to manage critical deadlines and adapt and prioritize in a dynamic work environment

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

- JD Edwards ERP Systems knowledge or applicable ERP system knowledge

- Microsoft Excel proficient

- Oracle ARCS system experience

- CPA License (or actively pursuing CPA certificate with parts passed)

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature, and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.