Staff Accountant III

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for creating timely and accurate entries for financial statements, billing, accounts receivable, and accurately performing special departmental projects as assigned.

• →Reports directly to Controller.
• →Interacts as required with other division office personnel and staff prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account adjustments in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• →Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, cash accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, and production related accounts.
• →Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• →Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules, including explanations for significant variances.
• →Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and accounting schedules.
• →Assist with fixed asset and depletion/depreciation accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, and supporting calculations.
• →Work closely with Land, Production, Operations, Revenue, JIB, AP, AP/AR, FP&A, and other internal teams to resolve accounting issues.
• →Support external and internal audits by providing account reconciliations, supporting documentation, schedules, and explanations.
• →Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and data accuracy.
• →Handle more complex accounting issues and work independently with limited supervision.
• →Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• →Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• →Conform with all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.
• →Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• →Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• →5+ years of previous Accounting experience
• →2+ years of oil and gas experience preferred
• →Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments
• →Ability to use a computer and possess an understanding of computer software including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
• →Excellent time management skills and ability to work on many different projects at one time
• →Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
• →Understand the importance of following standardized procedures
• →Maintain professional appearance
• →Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• →Possess an organized and disciplined personality
• →A positive attitude and take directions constructively
• →Ability to work under tight deadlines
• →Willingness to "go the extra mile" to achieve department goals

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles

• Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently and frequently moving small objects.
• Frequently sitting for long periods of time
• Walking or standing occasionally
• This position works mostly indoors; going outdoors may be frequently required
• Must have manual use of hands and vision to use computer constantly