Senior Revenue Accountant - Energy Accounting & Consulting

Whitley Penn • Houston, TX

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Whitley Penn is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant to join its Energy Accounting & Consulting team. The role manages, prepares, and reviews accounting engagements for clients, requiring strong bookkeeping skills and proficiency with oil and gas accounting systems. The Senior Revenue Accountant plans and executes engagements and special assignments, supervises and trains associates, reviews their work, communicates with clients, and ensures compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

The position is based in Houston and follows a hybrid schedule, with office attendance on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The general schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with overtime as needed. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of energy accounting and analysis experience, with demonstrated progression in complexity and scope.
• Oil and gas accounting knowledge, specifically required upstream/E&P experience.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or financial management.
• Proficiency with technology and accounting programs.
• Familiarity with GAAP as it relates specifically to oil and gas accounting.
• Familiarity with impairment and other industry-specific calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel.
• Positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor.
• Ability to research and apply theory and experience to individual circumstances.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to plan and execute multiple engagements and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, creativity in expressing new ideas, and a solution-minded approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including active listening and clear communication of ideas and information.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities and the ability to work respectfully and productively with diverse individuals in a variety of roles.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA eligibility.
• Proficiency in oil and gas accounting software such as OGsql, Wolfepak, or Quorum On-Demand Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute client engagements and assignments using established firm policies and procedures.
• Supervise and train associates, review their work, and communicate with clients.
• Review and participate in monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting cycles and prepare financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts receivable balances resulting from revenue bookings.
• Analyze trends and explain significant fluctuations in revenue bookings.
• Record oil, gas, and NGL sales accurately and on time for multiple operated entities.
• Prepare revenue allocations as required.
• Complete severance tax reports and payments for multiple states.
• Prepare federal ONRR and state royalty reports and payments.
• Complete other state filing requirements, including quarterly withholding and annual reconciliations.
• Integrate acquisitions.
• Prepare journal entries, including accruals, as necessary.
• Communicate with employees in operations, engineering, land, and management, as well as purchasers.
• Train and mentor less experienced team members.
• Participate in firm committees, departmental matters, learning experiences, and other activities that build commitment and capability within the firm.
• Maintain appropriate contact with client personnel, interact professionally, and build trust-based client relationships.
• Work proactively with client management to gather information and complete engagement procedures on time.
• Participate in community or professional events and committees to develop relationships and networks.
• Help develop training materials and serve as an instructor in technical and professional development programs.
• Prepare staff evaluation reports.
• Participate in technical and professional training throughout the year.
• Participate in the firm's annual performance management and goal-setting process.

Benefits

• Firm-paid medical insurance, including free employee-only coverage on two of three plans.
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
• 17 annual firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year-end.
• 20 days of PTO.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Firm-paid Becker CPA review course and reimbursement for exam fees.
• Health and wellness program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior