Staff Accountant

Fervo Energy

. Support the Assistant Controller with monthly close and general ledger activities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles, including US GAAP, journal entries, and account reconciliations, while effectively managing monthly close processes and collaborating across teams. Proficient in Excel and experienced with ERP systems, contributing to process improvements and maintaining accurate documentation.

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US GAAP KnowledgeJournal Entry PreparationExcel ProficiencyAccounting ExperienceCPA Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Account ReconciliationJournal EntriesMonthly Close ActivitiesFlux AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationDebits and CreditsProcess DocumentationAudit SupportControl Evidence PreparationAccruals Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizationClear CommunicationOwnership MindsetDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

FloQastQuorumOpenInvoiceERP SystemsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Eligibility

Industry Keywords

EnergyInfrastructureRenewable PowerMulti-Entity EnvironmentsGeothermal Energy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFlux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Assistant Controller with monthly close and general ledger activities
Prepare recurring and ad hoc journal entries for cash posting, prepaids, accruals, PP&E, payroll-related accruals, and G&A allocations
Complete assigned close tasks according to the close calendar and communicate status, dependencies, and blockers
Gather support from Accounts Payable, Treasury, Operations Accounting, and other teams
Assist with monthly flux analyses and account roll-forwards
Support close management, reconciliation, ERP, and automation tools and suggest process improvements
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations
Research and clear reconciling items promptly
Maintain desktop procedures and process documentation
Prepare audit and SOX support requests and control evidence
Identify unusual balances, stale reconciling items, and missed accruals and escalate them to the Assistant Controller
Build audit-ready workpapers and documentation
Own work through reviewer sign-off and escalate blockers early
Contribute to repeatable processes and cross-training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
1–3+ years of accounting experience; internship, public accounting, or general ledger experience a plus
Working knowledge of US GAAP, debits and credits, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Proficient Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
Ability to work accurately with multi-tab workbooks and reporting schedules
Strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to meet deadlines in a close calendar
Clear written communication and ability to document work so reviewers can follow the logic and source data
High ownership mindset and willingness to learn new areas of accounting
Preferred CPA candidate or CPA eligibility
Experience with FloQast, Quorum, OpenInvoice, or an enterprise ERP preferred
Experience in energy, infrastructure, renewable power, or multi-entity environments preferred
Interest in geothermal energy and Fervo’s mission preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid remote work arrangement
Full-time employment