Senior Operations Accountant

The Work In Me • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This role is built for a hands-on operational accountant who thrives in a smaller, fast-moving oil & gas environment. The Senior Operations Accountant will support property and cost accounting, operational reporting, and month-end close, while also serving as a backup for A/P and assisting the Operational Accounting Manager when needed. The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of oil & gas operational accounting experience and is comfortable owning calculations in Excel and working cross-functionally.

Requirements

• 5+ years of operational accounting experience with a small oil & gas company (critical).
• Strong hands-on property and/or cost accounting experience; can be stronger in cost with lighter property experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort performing manual calculations.
• Ability to work in a lean accounting team with cross-training expectations.
• Strong organizational habits and reliable attendance (a key factor for success in this role).

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Experience with Quorum OnDemand, OGsys, or other O&G systems is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead property and cost accounting activities, including hands-on calculations using Excel.
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of operational data, LOS, and related reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries (depletion, ARO, amortization, fixed assets, prepaid accounts, etc.).
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support cost accounting and analyze field-level operational expenses.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across entities.
• Serve as a backup to Accounts Payable when needed.
• Support the Operational Accounting Manager with operational data, analysis, and reporting.
• Participate in interim and year-end audit activities, including PBC preparation and selections.
• Review new contracts and advise on proper accounting treatment.
• Contribute to special projects tied to drilling, acquisitions, and operational growth.

Benefits

• 4/1 work schedule
• PTO based on experience, up to 27 days
• 10 company holidays
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Standard medical, dental, and vision benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed