Oil & Gas General Ledger Accountant (Oklahoma & Texas Preferred)
hace 8 días
Abilene
Job Description Role and Responsibilities Our Oil & Gas General Ledger Accountants are responsible for maintaining accurate financial records through the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements. They support clients by ensuring general ledger accuracy, analyzing account activity, and assisting with financial reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of oil and gas accounting, GAAP principles, and how operational activity impacts the general ledger. This role is intended for a seasoned oil & gas accounting professional with hands-on experience across the full accounting lifecycle, including JIB, revenue, joint interest billing, close, and financial reporting. Candidates without direct oil & gas accounting experience will not be considered. JOB DUTIES General Ledger & Financial Reporting • Own the full-cycle general ledger and financial reporting process for assigned oil & gas clients., • Prepare, review, and approve journal entries with minimal oversight., • Perform balance sheet account reconciliations., • Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements., • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes., • Analyze account activity and research variances., • Review operational reports including LOS and property reports., • Support variance analysis and management reporting., • Serve as a primary accounting contact for assigned clients., • Communicate with clients regarding financial questions and reporting needs., • Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting issues., • Assist with annual audit and tax inquiries., • Use company systems and software to complete tasks accurately., • Follow department and company processes., • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and GAAP., • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)., • Ability to manage multiple and concurrent deadlines., • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills., • Strong communication and critical thinking skills., • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision., • Client service mindset with collaborative team approach., • College degree required, Accounting degree strongly preferred, • 7+ years of progressive oil & gas accounting experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized E&P, operator, or oil & gas services environment, • Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of the accounting lifecycle, including:, • Joint Interest Billing (JIB), • Revenue recognition, • Month-end close, • Financial statement preparation, • Experience supporting multiple entities or clients with varying ownership structures, • Strong working knowledge of GAAP as applied to oil & gas operations, • Hands-on experience with oil & gas accounting systems such as Wolfepak (required), • Experience with additional systems such as Excalibur, SAP, OGsys, or similar strongly preferred, • A seasoned oil & gas accountant who can step in and immediately own client financials, • Someone comfortable operating with autonomy, judgment, and client-facing responsibility, • Entry-level or early-career accountants, • Candidates without direct oil & gas accounting experience This description outlines the core responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. Supervisors may set additional goals aligned with PetroLedger Company values