Oil & Gas Accounting Specialist

We are seeking an Oil & Gas Accounting Specialist to join our small, collaborative team. This hands-on role supports accounting activities for operated and non-operated oil and gas assets, including revenue, joint interest billing, expenses, and month-end close. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working across accounting, Land, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting activities, including preparing and posting journal entries
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including routine accruals and account reconciliations
• Record and review revenue, lease operating expenses, capital expenditures, and workover costs for proper classification and cutoff
• Assist with reviewing balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigating variances, and resolving discrepancies
• Work with Land to support accurate ownership records, interest changes, transfers, and pay decks
• Research and help resolve JIB discrepancies, billing disputes, payment issues, and 1099-related matters
• Assist with capital expenditure and AFE tracking, coding, and reporting
• Prepare monthly lease operating statements and other internal accounting reports
• Maintain fixed asset records and assist with depreciation and depletion entries
• Record and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable activity impacting the general ledger
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits and internal reviews
• Help improve accounting processes and maintain accurate, organized records

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
• 4+ years of oil and gas accounting experience, with exposure to general ledger accounting, revenue, and/or joint interest billing
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and oil and gas accounting practices
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SSI or similar accounting systems preferred
• Ability to research discrepancies, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate with a small team

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• How many years of hands-on oil and gas accounting experience do you have, and what responsibilities have you handled in revenue accounting and joint interest billing (JIB)?

Work Location

Remote