Senior Accounting Associate - Oil & Gas

- Office Expectations: Hybrid; (In-office: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) Remote 2 days

- Assume full responsibility for planning and executing assignments using established firm policies and procedures, including supervising and training associates, and reviewing the work of associates

- Prepare mid-level journal entries (ARO, O&G properties depletion, other fixed assets depreciation, SWD, COPAS overhead, JIB variance, accruals, etc)

- Review and participate in monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting cycles

- Monitor and manage full AP cycle including coding, posting of AP vouchers, coordination of check runs and completion of Positive Pay files if required

- Monitor accounts receivable and work with client team for collection of amounts due to client

- Monitor and ensure that all monthly transactions are accurately recorded

- Coordinate JIB, revenue, and other monthly accounting processes when applicable

- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations with workpapers/schedules supporting financial statements

- Support audits by preparing required schedules per PBC list

- Address ad hoc requests as required, including requests from Tax Department

- Own end-to-end execution of assigned processes, ensuring adherence to deadlines

- Maintain effective contact with client personnel at the appropriate levels; interact with clients in a professional and competent manner; build trust-based relationships with clients

- Proactively work with client's management to gather necessary information and complete engagement procedures in a timely manner

- Participate in firm committees, departmental matters, learning experiences, etc. that increase your commitment and capability within the firm

- Join and participate in community or professional events and committees to develop relationships and networks in the community

- Participate in technical and professional training throughout the year

- Participate in the firm's annual performance management and goal setting process

- 3-5 years of experience in Energy accounting and analysis, demonstrating a progression in complexity, and scope.

- Oil & Gas Accounting Knowledge specifically Upstream/E&P experience required

- BS in Accounting or MS in Accounting or Financial Management

- Proficiency in the use of technology and accounting programs

- Familiar with "Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) specifically as they relate to Oil & Gas Accounting

- Familiarity with ARO, Depletion, Impairment, and other industry-specific calculations

- Proficiency in O&G Accounting Software preferred (OGsql, Wolfepak, Quorum On-Demand Accounting)

- A positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor

- Ability to research and apply theory and experience to individual circumstances

- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to plan and execute multiple engagements and projects simultaneously

- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability; exhibits creativity by expressing new ideas and "thinking outside the box"; solution-minded

- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing; actively listens and clearly communicates ideas and information

- Strong relationship-building capabilities; ability to work respectfully and productively with diverse individuals in a variety of roles

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0 . All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.