25-618.B - Compliance Accountant

HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY•Houston, TX

68d

About The Position

Report and pay state royalties and tax filings; ensure compliance with state regulatory requirements; and reconcile balance sheet accounts. Essential Job Responsibilities: Prepare monthly state royalties and tax filings/payment requests, including prior period adjustments and amendments, to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Develop and maintain a constructive working relationship with the state agencies through timely responses to inquiries. Review state tax regulations to ensure compliance and all incentives and exemptions are being properly accounted for and applied. Maintain working knowledge of regulatory statues, changes to regulations, and provide interpretation guidance as needed. Prepares balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned accounts on a monthly basis. Enhance monthly processes by increasing accuracy and creating efficiencies. Performs special projects that require knowledge of state reporting as needed. Assists in audits and inquiries from other functions/outside parties. Provides training and guidance to junior staff and new employees. Other Job Responsibilities: Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation. Supports company vision and mission. Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings. Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Three (3) years minimum experience in oil and gas compliance accounting.
Three (3) years minimum experience in revenue accounting.
Ability to proactively identify and solve complex problems with little assistance or guidance.
Ability to solve problems accurately and exhibit exceptional proficiency in data management, including spreadsheet proficiency.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers of other departments, regulators, and the public.
Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex revenue data into an organized and presentable manner.
Proficiency in the use and application of the following software:
Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in accounting.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: SAP PRA, and Alteryx.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly state royalties and tax filings/payment requests, including prior period adjustments and amendments, to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Develop and maintain a constructive working relationship with the state agencies through timely responses to inquiries.
Review state tax regulations to ensure compliance and all incentives and exemptions are being properly accounted for and applied.
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory statues, changes to regulations, and provide interpretation guidance as needed.
Prepares balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned accounts on a monthly basis.
Enhance monthly processes by increasing accuracy and creating efficiencies.
Performs special projects that require knowledge of state reporting as needed.
Assists in audits and inquiries from other functions/outside parties.
Provides training and guidance to junior staff and new employees.
Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
Supports company vision and mission.
Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Other duties as assigned by management.