Senior accountant
- $60,000 - $90,000
- Oklahoma City, OK
$$$ Medical Dental Vision 401k PTO Holidays
A bit about us:
A leading independent energy company, we are committed to responsible resource development and operational excellence. With a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, and sustainability, we leverage advanced technology and strategic expertise to maximize performance. Our operations are concentrated in key resource-rich regions, where we continuously work to enhance production while maintaining a disciplined financial approach. Driven by a commitment to long-term value creation, we prioritize safety, environmental responsibility, and community engagement as core elements of our business strategy.
Why join us?
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401k
- PTO
- paid holidays
Job Details
We are seeking a detail-oriented Operations Accountant to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing Lease Operating Expenses (LOE) and other operational accounting functions related to oil and gas production. The ideal candidate has a strong background in oil and gas accounting, a solid understanding of operational cost analysis, and the ability to provide accurate financial reporting to support business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, analyze, and reconcile Lease Operating Expenses (LOE) to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Review monthly accruals and variances for operational expenses and investigate discrepancies.
Work closely with field operations and production teams to track and control costs.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, and journal entries related to operational accounting.
Maintain and improve processes for allocating costs to wells and leases.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and industry-specific regulations.
Support the budgeting and forecasting process by analyzing historical operating costs and trends.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, production, and finance teams, to improve reporting accuracy.
Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
Minimum of 3 years of oil and gas accounting experience, preferably with LOE exposure.
Proficiency in accounting software commonly used in the energy sector (e.g., SAP, BOLO, WolfePak, or similar).
Strong understanding of oil and gas cost structures, joint interest billing (JIB), and production accounting.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in exploration & production (E&P) or midstream operations.
Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements for oil and gas companies.
Understanding of hedging, depletion, and impairment in oil and gas accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare, analyze, and reconcile Lease Operating Expenses (LOE) to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Review monthly accruals and variances for operational expenses and investigate discrepancies.
Work closely with field operations and production teams to track and control costs.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, and journal entries related to operational accounting.
Maintain and improve processes for allocating costs to wells and leases.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and industry-specific regulations.
Support the budgeting and forecasting process by analyzing historical operating costs and trends.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, production, and finance teams, to improve reporting accuracy.
Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
Minimum of 3 years of oil and gas accounting experience, preferably with LOE exposure.
Proficiency in accounting software commonly used in the energy sector (e.g., SAP, BOLO, WolfePak, or similar).
Strong understanding of oil and gas cost structures, joint interest billing (JIB), and production accounting.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in exploration & production (E&P) or midstream operations.
Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements for oil and gas companies.
Understanding of hedging, depletion, and impairment in oil and gas accounting.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.