Operational Accountant

Houston, TX

Employment Type: Direct Category: Clerical Accounting Job Number: 17984 Work Model: #LI-Hybrid Internal Reference: #LI-MG1

Job Description


SUMMARY:
Growing, Downtown Houston energy company with a 9/80 and hybrid work schedule seeks experienced general accountant.  Super strong benefits!

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.  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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