Senior Accountant
Halliburton
Houston, TX · Posted October 31, 2026
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- #2Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southwest481 jobs · of 38
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- #2Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Southwest74 / 100 · of 15
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About the job
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. The Senior Accountant, External/SEC Reporting, plays a critical role in the preparation and review of Halliburton's external financial reporting and SEC filings. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial disclosures in compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP. The position works closely with Investor Relations, Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and other business functions to support quarterly and annual reporting requirements, earnings releases, investor communications, and other public disclosures. The role also contributes to process improvement initiatives, technical accounting research, and the maintenance of effective internal controls over financial reporting. Responsibilities and Essential Duties Collaborate with the External Reporting team to ensure completion of tasks and responsibilities, including providing guidance to others. Prepare and review analyses, schedules, supporting documentation, and disclosures for the Company's Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and other SEC filings. Prepare and support earnings releases (Form 8-K), earnings call scripts, investor presentation materials, and related supporting workpapers, on a quarterly basis. Perform and document research and analyses related to new and existing accounting guidance, complex issues, and accounting transactions. Interact and communicate with other departments and business units to ensure accurate and complete financial disclosures. Prepare disclosure checklists under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and other applicable standards, such as MD&A. Participate in the preparation and validation of eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) for SEC filings. Assist in the review of Company’s Proxy and other public presentations such as press releases and investor presentations. Coordinate audit requests with external and internal auditors. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. Initiate and/or participate in other routine and non-routine functions as needed. Qualifications Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in accounting, business, or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting-related roles. Willingness to work overtime, as necessary, during filing periods to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently under general supervision and in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Nitro PDF Pro (or Adobe Pro). Strong knowledge of US GAAP. A plus, but not required Large or global company experience. Previous industry and public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred). CPA license (at minimum actively pursuing or parts passed). Experience with Workiva, SAP S4/HANA, and Hyperion. SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and XBRL background. World Class Benefits At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here , you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join. Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Location 3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States Job Details Requisition Number: 211933 Experience Level: Experienced Hire Job Family: Support Services Product Service Line: Finance Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Additional Locations for this position: Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.