Staff Accountant

Texas Pacific Land Corporation•Dallas, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant, Land Accounting & Treasury position is responsible for supporting the Senior Accountant in managing the Land and Resource Management segment of the business. This role involves preparing and recording various revenues, participating in financial statement preparation, reconciling general ledger accounts, and resolving accounting discrepancies. The position also includes preparing daily Treasury reporting, assisting with cash forecasting and transactions, and ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with GAAP. A key aspect of this role is developing cross-organizational relationships to facilitate accurate accounting for transactions and understanding the company's legal entities and overall business.

Requirements

GAAP familiarity, in-depth and current
1-2 years of accounting experience preferred
Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and convey thoughts clearly, logically, and concisely both orally and in writing
Must have social intelligence. Willing to communicate verbally rather than send emails.
Must have some level of ambition and desire for advancement.
Exceptional productivity skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Computer literate, including full suite of MS Office applications
Ability to maintain composure and presence of mind under pressure
Strong work ethic and a reputation for integrity and mature business judgment
A “hands-on” team player
Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in an informal operating environment
Ability to maintain workplace confidentiality and take ownership/accountability for own actions and aspects of the job

Nice To Haves

Current CPA or working toward CPA preferred
Oil & Gas experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Accountant responsible for the Land and Resource Management segment of the business.
Prepare and record monthly surface, lease, easement, and material sales revenue (SLEM).
Participate in the preparation of monthly financial statements, general ledger account reconciliations, and journal entries.
Review, investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities as they arise.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual flux analyses.
Prepare daily Treasury reporting.
Assist in daily cash forecasting and transactions.
Prepare oil and gas royalty and SLEM related cash deposits.
Develop relationships across the organization to facilitate information sharing and proper accounting for transactions.
Maintain complete and accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP.
Familiarize oneself with the company’s legal entities and overall business.