Accounting Analyst

At Hornbeck Offshore, our people are our propellers to success, and our most important asset. Our culture of integrity, commitment, excellence and teamwork is what differentiates us from the rest. We’re committed to being your Company of Choice® JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Accounting Analyst is responsible for assisting with the accounting and financial reporting process including, but not limited to, making general ledger journal entries, performing reconciliations and gathering data to support financial statement disclosures. The Accounting Analyst is also responsible for invoicing customers in accordance with contract terms and conditions, as well as providing necessary administrative support. JOB DESCRIPTION SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES The duties of the Accounting Analyst shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: Prepares and/or reviews invoices and credit memos based on terms and conditions Maintains customer billing guidelines and procedures Assists in collections of outstanding receivables Prepares general ledger journal entries and reconciliations for certain moderately complex accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Assists with various accounting functions such as tracking of project costs, customer billing, fixed asset accounting and certain statutory filings. Assists management in the preparation, analysis, and distribution of financial statements and supporting data on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Prepares and maintains written memorandum and adequate accounting records for all accounting tasks/processes performed Assists management with accounting for moderately complex transactions, and reports and recommends to financial management any opportunities for improvement in accounting policies and procedures. Monitors outstanding rebill items to assure clients are invoiced timely and in accordance with contract provisions. Prepares reports for Accounting Department as required Assists in preparation of monthly accruals and support Assists in preparation for audits as necessary. All other duties as assigned by management REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Experience: Previous accounting or billing experience preferred but not required. Skills: Competency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) required. Proficiency with 10-key and computer data entry required. Fluency in written and spoken English required Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, ensure confidentiality, and work with minimal supervision Strong attention-to-detail, troubleshooting and critical thinking skills required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations related to training. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. The Accounting Analyst has an obligation to the Company, their profession and themselves to maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct. The Accounting Analyst is expected to adhere to the Code of Ethics established by the Company D. COMPETENCIES Problem Solving Anticipates the impact of decisions and actions on others Identifies recurring problems and offers solutions based on facts and data Seeks expert opinion when making decisions and solving problems Is thorough and attentive to detail Keeps his/her manager involved in important issues and/or problems Work the Plan Achieves closure and follows through on tasks and projects Effectively multi-tasks and efficiently manages time Delivers a timely, complete, and accurate work product Clearly communicates what he/she needs from others to get the job done Follows established policies and procedures Inspire Trust Demonstrates a strong service orientation to both internal and external customers Takes personal responsibility for decisions and mistakes; does not shift blame Is approachable and easy to deal with; handles pressure in a calm manner Deals with people in a candid, straightforward, and respectful manner Acts with the highest level of integrity and professionalism and demonstrates a strong work ethic Personal Learning Seeks professional development, training, and relevant certifications Remains open and non-defensive to feedback Demonstrates a willingness to learn new things and take on more responsibility Asks for feedback from his/her managers on how to improve Collaborate Keeps open lines of communication with others Works collaboratively with people within and across departments to accomplish objectives Is understanding of others’ time demands and workload Builds personal relationships with people across the company Is quick to offer help to others in getting the job done Flexibility Remains open-minded to others’ ideas, input and new ways of doing things Makes suggestions on how to improve processes and create efficiencies Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities and work demands Fully supports company decisions and initiatives DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Eyesight: Functional, correctable to 20/20. Hearing: Functional, correctable to normal to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound. Speech: Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Mobility: Unencumbered by physical limitations to perform the following activities: Sedentary work in an office environment that includes frequent sitting, occasional standing and walking, gross and fine motor dexterity for typing and reasonable lifting of office products up to 10 lbs. HOURS OF WORK Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am until 5:00pm and may be adjusted with approval by the department supervisor. Some overtime, work related travel and weekend work may be required, subject to company operational requirements. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Note: Rotation schedule may vary and is subject to change based on vessel requirements. In-person applications will be accepted by appointment only. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled