Operational Accountant

Houston, TX

Employment Type: Direct Category: General Accounting Job Number: 17899 Work Model: #LI-Hybrid Internal Reference: #LI-HG1

Job Description


SUMMARY:
Growing, Downtown Houston energy company with a 9/80 and hybrid work schedule seeks experienced general accountant.  Super strong benefits!  Leadership training and mentors want to train and develop you!

DESCRIPTION:
Our Downtown Energy client is seeking an Accountant to support the Operations Accounting Team.  This role reports directly to the Accounting Manager and is a staff accountant level.  This is a great way to learn what the company does, work closely with operations professionals and to have visibility with the corporate team.   This is a company that loves to promote and rotate people to other groups.  They love to cross-train and to give their team opportunities to advance and move around.  This is a unique company that will give you the chance to learn operations, but then use that experience in your next role.  They encourage people to develop and to learn other areas.  If you want a flexible, fast paced company where you can learn quickly, don’t miss this one!  AND they give some of the best benefits in Houston.  Essential Job Functions
  • Prepare monthly close journal entries including lease operating expense accruals, capital accruals, depreciation, and drilling, producing, and workover overhead charge-outs
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations and roll-forwards on a timely basis
  • Analyze results versus forecast and present variance explanations to management
  • Maintain and monitor operated and non-operated well payouts
  • Establish and maintain operated authority for expenditures (AFE’s) in Enertia accounting system
  • Work closely with various groups including accounting, operations, production, and land
  • Maintain SOX controls, policies and procedures related to specific job duties
  • Assist with external audit, internal audit, and legal requests, as needed
Minimum Qualifications
  • 3 years of oil & gas accounting experience desired.  1-3 years of general accounting and/or public accounting experience desired.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related degree
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to create and/or improve processes
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Develop a relationship and communicate effectively with various areas of the organization
  • Strong time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Preferred qualification: Experience with Enertia accounting system
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