Senior Operational Accountant JIB
Job ID: 8432
Location: Houston , Texas [On-Site]
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Direct Hire
We are partnering with a growing organization in the energy industry seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Houston-based accounting team. Reporting to the Controller, this position will play an important role in supporting operational accounting activities across a multi-entity environment, with an emphasis on joint interest billing (JIB), cash application, reconciliations, and month-end close.
This is a hands-on senior individual contributor opportunity for an oil and gas accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work while collaborating across accounting and operations. The organization offers a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with exposure to a variety of accounting activities and opportunities to contribute to process improvements as the business continues to grow.
This position is onsite in Houston five days per week.
Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000
Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage joint interest billing and related operational accounting activities for a portfolio of oil and gas properties.
- Prepare and review journal entries, operating cost allocations, and other recurring accounting entries.
- Perform account and cash reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve complex outstanding items within established close timelines.
- Apply and record incoming cash associated with receivables, revenue, and other business activity across multiple entities.
- Monitor daily banking transactions and prepare related cash activity reporting and accounting entries.
- Support accounting activities associated with AFEs, property expenditures, and other operational projects.
- Execute assigned month-end close responsibilities and prepare supporting schedules and account analyses.
- Assist with partner inquiries and provide accounting guidance related to joint interest and operational matters.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders in support of audits and other recurring accounting requirements.
- Assist with tax reporting, property-related accounting, and other annual compliance activities.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with established policies and controls.
- Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members as needed.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve controls, and increase efficiency across the department.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of operational accounting experience within the oil and gas industry.
- Strong hands-on experience with joint interest billing and cash application.
- Experience using OGSYS accounting software.
- Working knowledge of JIB, Joint Operating Agreements (JOA), and COPAS accounting practices.
- Experience with cash reconciliations, account analysis, and month-end close in a multi-entity environment.
- Familiarity with oil and gas accounting and document management platforms.
- Experience supporting 1099 reporting and property tax-related accounting activities.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively research and resolve accounting discrepancies and complex reconciling items.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior accounting professionals is preferred.
- Experience with joint venture audits, non-operated accounting, acquisition-related accounting, or system implementations is a plus.
- CPA or progress toward CPA certification is preferred.
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