Senior Revenue Accountant - Energy Accounting & Consulting
About The Position
Whitley Penn is seeking a Senior Revenue Accountant for its Energy Accounting & Consulting team. The role manages, prepares, and reviews client accounting engagements, with responsibility for planning and executing engagements and special assignments, supervising and training associates, reviewing their work, communicating with clients, and ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards. The position requires strong bookkeeping skills and proficiency with oil and gas accounting systems, particularly in upstream/E&P accounting. The role is based in the Houston office and follows a hybrid schedule: in the office 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.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in energy accounting and analysis, with increasing complexity and scope.
- Oil and gas accounting knowledge, specifically upstream/E&P experience.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or financial management.
- Knowledge of GAAP as it relates to oil and gas accounting.
- Familiarity with impairment and other industry-specific calculations.
- Proficiency with technology and accounting programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel.
- 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, with creativity, new ideas, and a solution-minded approach.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including active listening and clear communication.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work respectfully and productively with diverse individuals.
- Positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CPA eligibility.
- Proficiency with oil and gas accounting software such as OGsql, Wolfepak, or Quorum On-Demand Accounting.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute client engagements and assignments in accordance with firm policies and procedures.
- Supervise and train associates, review their work, and communicate with clients.
- 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 changes in revenue bookings.
- Record oil, gas, and NGL sales accurately and timely 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 operations and engineering, land, management, and purchasers.
- Train and mentor less experienced team members.
- Participate in firm committees, departmental activities, learning experiences, and technical and professional training.
- 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.
- Assist in developing training materials and teach technical and professional development programs.
- Prepare staff evaluation reports.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
