Operations Accountant

Requirements

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Monitor financial transactions related to oil and gas revenues and expenses, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
  
• Reconcile accounts receivable and payable and other general ledger accounts, resolving any discrepancies in a timely and effective manner.
  
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for accounts assigned and ensure proper presentation of account balance.
  
• Calculate royalties, severance tax, and other production-related taxes owed to government agencies and ensure timely and accurate payment.
  
• Perform production accounting activities, including analyzing production data, monitoring production volumes, and preparing production reports.
  
• Ensure accurate measurement and reporting of oil or gas volumes, working closely with production staff and third-party measurement companies.
  
• Collaborate with other departments such as engineering, land, and marketing to ensure financial data is accurately reflected in the company's systems.
  
• Help complete monthly analyses by comparing actual vs. budget/forecasted balances and research accounting transactions to confirm accuracy, validity, and understanding of financial activity.
  
• Assist in the forecasting and analysis of project and departmental costs for monthly presentation through the use in forecasting database and system.
  
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
  
• Lead, mentor and motivate junior accountants or financial analysts, providing guidance, support, and training to enhance skills and the team’s performance.
  
• Help in identifying training needs and assist in ongoing coaching and development opportunities for team members to improve their accounting and industry knowledge.
  
• Assist upper management in resolving complex accounting issues or challenges that arise in upstream operations.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Takes ownership of projects and responsibilities, displaying a high level of accountability and initiative.
  
• Ability to work efficiently independently as well as effectively within a team environment.
  
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly and effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse audiences.
  
• Meticulous attention to detail, consistently ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills, enabling efficient planning and execution of work to meet established deadlines.
  
• Demonstrates unwavering high integrity and consistently upholds ethical standards while maintaining a strong work ethic to ensure the highest level of trust and accountability in all responsibilities.
  
• Utilizes exceptional critical thinking skills to analyze complex problems, assess various perspectives, and develop innovative solutions that drive informed decision-making and enhance overall organizational efficiency.
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or Finance, or an equivalent required.
  
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, closing, reporting, and hands-on accounting systems.
  
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in upstream oil and gas
  
• Proficient in Microsoft 360 products (Outlook, Excel, Word) required with advanced skills in Excel in particular.
  
• Excalibur, or other P2 system experience preferred.