Lease Payments Analyst

The Bergaila Companies•Houston, TX

4d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

We put the unity in "opportunity." Opportunity Snapshot: Compensation: $30-35.00/hour Location: Houston, TX (Downtown) Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours +, in office Duration: 12 months+ Benefits: Comprehensive insurance including medical, vision and dental, and 401k The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice. Client Overview: Our client is one of Noth America's largest Midstream Oil & gas companies. A publicly traded company they are a leading provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL's), crude oil, and refined products/petrochemicals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in surface lease contract administration, land management, or accounts payable
Midstream land terminology expertise who understands the nuances of midstream agreements, avoids reliance on upstream terminology, and understands their role in land and pipeline operations
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency: Skilled in formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data reconciliation
Proactive communicator with strong organization skills who takes initiative and full responsibility for assigned projects from start to finish
Capable of resolving complex issues involving multiple layers of errors or conflicting data
Comfortable navigating and balancing workload across multiple platforms and databases
Able to follow instructions accurately, even after multiple discussions or iterations
Ensures precision in payment processing, recordkeeping, and contract interpretation

Nice To Haves

Experience with Quorum Land System or similar land administration software preferred
Certificate in Land Management or equivalent professional credential
Knowledge of easement and ROW agreement setup and database management
Experience in Midstream Energy contracts, especially related to surface rights and Oracle systems
Membership in professional associations such as AAPL or IRWA
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making sound decisions in gray areas.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret lease agreements to ensure accurate understanding of payment obligations and land use terms
Process periodic lease payments in a timely and accurate manner, strictly adhering to contractual terms to avoid missed or incorrect payments
Collaborate cross-functionally with Land Representatives, Accounting, Operations, Financial Reporting, Audit, Legal, Commercial, Facilities, and Tax departments to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations
Maintain and update lease records including critical dates, payment schedules, land descriptions, and supporting documentation in the Land database
Utilize digital mapping tools such as Google Earth and ArcGIS to visualize land parcels, boundaries, and rights-of-way for accurate land rights management
Initiate and prepare lease renewals and terminations, including coordination with government entities such as the Texas General Land Office, Port of Houston Authority, and State of New Mexico
Interpret and communicate contract rights and obligations to internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity and compliance
Research pipeline facility information and calculate CPI adjustments for lease payments.
Respond to ownership changes and payment inquiries, ensuring accuracy and professionalism in all communications
Review and manage both physical and digital lease files for monthly payment reporting and audit readiness