Oil and Gas Accountant

Job Description

Our client,
****** a third‑party oil and gas exploration and production management company founded in 1987, is seeking a General Ledger Accountant with broad experience in oil and gas accounting, including joint interest billing (JIB), accounts payable, JIB receivable, and revenue distribution.

This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who enjoys a hands‑on environment where responsibilities span the full accounting cycle—from daily payables and receivables to monthly financial reporting. The successful candidate will support management with accurate and timely financial data while maintaining a strong focus on operational efficiency and cost control.

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and adjustments for accruals, revenue, and expense activity.
• Process joint interest billing (JIB) each month, ensuring accuracy of allocations and coding; review partner billings for reasonableness and compliance with COPAS guidelines.
• Manage JIB receivables
  , monitor outstanding balances, and follow up with partners to resolve discrepancies or payment issues.
• Handle accounts payable processing, including invoice entry, coding, approval routing, and timely payments to vendors and service providers.
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts (cash, payables, receivables, accruals, revenue, suspense, etc.) and research variances as needed.
• Assist in AFE tracking, LOE analysis, and production cost reviews to support management decisions.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for monthly/quarterly close, external accountants, and auditors.
• Work collaboratively with land, engineering, and operations to ensure accurate reporting and allocations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve system efficiency.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of upstream oil and gas accounting experience, including hands‑on work with account reconciliation, JIB, and accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of COPAS and oil and gas accounting principles.
• Experience managing JIB receivables and vendor payments in an E&P environment.
• Proficiency with oil and gas accounting software (e.g.,
  SSI
  , Wolfepak
  , OGsys
  , Quorum
  , or similar).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, and data analysis).
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience managing revenue processing and distribution in an E&P environment.
• Experience in a small private E & P company or family office setting.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Paid time off and flexible work schedule.
• Opportunity for professional growth and direct involvement with senior management and company owners.

No relocation: only local candidates will be considered.

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