Senior Accountant

Role summary / purpose Develops accounting policy through analysis of GAAP and business practices. Ensures accounting treatment is practical, cost-beneficial, and accurately portrays the economic substance of business transactions. Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions, and presents findings to management. Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature. Ensures consistent application of accounting policies, maintains awareness of issues being considered by FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies, and advises management accordingly. Assumes the lead role in special projects and provides guidance and direction to other team members. Key responsibilities • Oversee adoption of new accounting principles and evaluate financial structures • Manage compliance with FASB, SEC, and other regulatory bodies • Record operated and non-operated revenue across all products • Ensure accurate and timely posting of monthly revenue entries • Prepare cash entries and reclassifications as needed • Process reverse and rebook entries when required • Analyze accrual-to-actual variances and investigate discrepancies • Prepare monthly journal entries in accounting systems • Complete and review monthly revenue reconciliations • Perform quarterly reconciliations between financial systems • Analyze and reconcile intercompany account balances • Assist with owner inquiries, including detailed reconciliations and issue resolution • Conduct financial analysis to validate monthly entries and ensure accuracy • Collaborate with internal departments to obtain necessary revenue data • Follow up with non-operated partners regarding missing revenue information • Work with Division Order group to resolve non-op and Take-in-Kind revenue issues • Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit requests • Maintain accounting integrity of corporate financial data through implementation of appropriate internal controls • Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned Requirements – education & experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required. 11 - 15 years of experience managing corporate accounting policies, regulatory compliance, and special projects. Required skills • Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations • SOX compliance expertise • Proficiency with accounting software and ERP platforms • Complex account reconciliation experience • Financial reporting capabilities Nice-to-have / preferred skills • CPA, CMA, MBA, or Master's in Accounting • Experience in oil and gas industry accounting • Experience in acquisition/divestiture transactions • Familiarity with advanced ERP systems