Division Order Analyst

TITLE: Division Order Analyst (Title commensurate by experience)
ABOUT THE COMPANY: W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) has been an independent oil and natural gas producer active in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties in the Gulf of Mexico since 1983. We take pride in offering excellent work/life balance, a strong community environment, and a diverse asset portfolio.
W&T Offshore is searching for an experienced Division Order Analyst. This is an exciting direct hire opportunity to work for an established upstream O&G company with 37 years of leadership in the Gulf of Mexico.
WORKING LOCATION: Houston Office - 5718 WESTHEIMER RD 77057
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
SCHEDULE: M-T, 9 hours/F, 4 hours (in-office)
FLSA STATUS: Salaried - Exempt
JOB SUMMARY: The Division Order Analyst is responsible for responsible determining royalty and working interest ownership through analysis of title documents and interest owner correspondence. The Analyst’s primary function is to maintain and update system and electronic records to reflect current record title ownership.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and interpret the provisions of deeds, leases, assignments, probate documents, contracts, legal decrees, division orders, joint operating agreements, contracts and other similar and related legal documents conveying title to oil and gas properties
• Review title opinions, unitization orders and pooling declarations
• Decide title curative or waiver of requirements in title opinions, coordinate the curing of title requirements with in-house and field Landmen, and obtain curative documents
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets calculating divisions of interest, and establish and maintain well title ownership decks in an integrated Land and Accounting software system used by Accounting for the accurate billing of costs and payment of revenues
• Process ownership changes upon receipt of deeds, leases, assignments, etc.
• Resolve interest owner communications, payment and other land-related inquiries
• Handle returned checks and correspondence as well as transfer order follow ups
• Assist with 1099s, unclaimed and escheated fund research
• Research and resolve title requirements for suspended interest owners
• Verify, process and transmit Non-Operated Division Orders
• Ensure that internal control procedures are maintained
• Complete work timely to comply with contractual and statutory requirements
• Create division orders, amended division orders and transfer orders
• Communicate and interact effectively with internal counterparts in Land Operations, Lease Records, Revenue Accounting, Joint Interest Accounting and Marketing
• Communicate externally with royalty and working interest owners and other business stakeholders as required
• Assist department with gathering and analyzing data for acquisition or divestiture of company interests
• Take on assignments for job-related special projects as may be needed

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCAITON & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, majoring in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Energy Management or Management, or equivalent land experience
• 5 years of recent, relevant experience with an active oil and gas exploration company
• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in land records, titles and leases, or previous experience in Division Order work
• Gulf of Mexico division order experience
• Good understanding of oil and gas accounting principles
• Intermediate to advanced level knowledge of land concepts and division order responsibilities
• Experience with BOLO land data system

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Report to the Corporate Office daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with stakeholders, peers and management
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Comply with company policies and procedure

PHYSICAL REQIREMENTS:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. W&T Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
W&T Offshore requires newly hired employees in all positions to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 vaccine on or before first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with W&T Offshores HR department after you receive an offer of employment, if any. W&T Offshore complies with all applicable laws requiring a reasonable accommodation.
W&T Offshore does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role

Job Type: Full-time