International Accountant

Houston, TX

The basic purpose of this position is to supervise the settlements, cash reporting and accounting reporting processes related to Musket’s international accounting, and assist the Manager with Financial Statement evaluation and variance analysis/explanation

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise the settlements and cash clearing components of the periodic close process (monthly/annual)
Review/Approve cash clearing and additional A/R and A/P accrual journal entries for Musket, Musket Mexico and Musket Canada
Review and examine the Musket Mexico monthly financial statements, preparing explanations for significant changes
Monitor the settlement transactions in Solarc RightAngle to ensure accuracy/completeness
Review monthly balance sheet workpapers related to the areas supervised – prepare if necessary, for the account
Interact with external auditors to assist with completing the year-end audit
Prepare variance analysis and explanations monthly/quarterly/annually for assigned areas
Must be able to read Spanish
Assist with Mexico Tax filings
Other duties assigned as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in corporate accounting; energy industry & RightAngle experience a plus
Experience in accounting for foreign exchange preferred

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Fluent in Spanish
Must be able to read Spanish
Collaboration/Conflict Management – Ability to work with other teams to create/improve processes
Ability to manage numerous concurring demands with tight timelines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Intermediate to Advanced skills in Excel.

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we’ve provided customers with highway hospitality and “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” We’re passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets
Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists
Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader
Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert