Revenue Accountant

• Record and process revenue for operated and non-operated properties, allocating amounts to appropriate properties, wells, owners, products, and general ledger accounts.
• Review purchaser statements, remittance details, sales volumes, pricing, deductions, and ownership information for accuracy.
• Analyze and reconcile oil, gas, and NGL revenue, related deductions, and purchaser payments.
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving volumes, pricing, ownership, deductions, and payments.
• Prepare revenue distributions, accounting entries, and prior-period adjustments in accordance with established schedules.
• Review suspended revenue and assist with researching items for proper disposition.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation while communicating with purchasers, operators, owners, and internal departments.

• Review production and sales information against purchaser statements and revenue records.
• Apply contract and index pricing, differentials, transportation, processing, and other applicable adjustments.
• Review division of interest and ownership changes to ensure proper revenue allocation.
• Assist with owner inquiries and work with Production, Land, and field personnel to resolve volume, ownership, and revenue discrepancies.
• Support accurate accounting for operated and non-operated properties and working interests.

• Calculate and remit state and local severance, ad valorem, and production taxes based on monthly production volumes and revenue.
• Prepare and file applicable monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns.
• Reconcile tax liabilities and payments to underlying revenue and volume records.
• Monitor tax rates, exemptions, and incentives (e.g., high-cost gas, marginal well, or enhanced recovery exemptions) across applicable jurisdictions.
• Research and resolve tax discrepancies, notices, and assessments.
• Stay current on tax laws, rates, and reporting requirements.
• Support state agency and third-party tax audits with requested production, revenue, and tax documentation.

• Prepare monthly revenue accruals using production, pricing, and available sales information.
• Analyze actual revenue against accruals and investigate significant variances.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
• Reconcile revenue accounts, receivables, purchaser balances, and assigned balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Provide revenue analysis and supporting documentation for financial reporting and internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.

• 3+ years of progressive revenue accounting or general accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data, research discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and follow issues through to resolution.

• Prior upstream oil and gas revenue accounting experience.
• Experience with oil, gas, and NGL revenue, production volumes, pricing, purchaser statements, and accruals.
• Experience with operated and non-operated properties, working interests, and division of interest.
• Experience researching revenue discrepancies, prior-period adjustments, and suspended revenue.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, revenue analysis, and financial reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience with an oil and gas accounting system such as OGsys or similar software.
• Experience with EnergyLink or similar oil and gas revenue and owner-information platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Physical Requirements: 

• This position is fully in-office in Houston, TX. 

Travel Requirements: 

• As needed. 

Compensation & Benefits:  

• Starting at $100,000 annual salary 

• Health, vision, and dental insurance 

• Paid time off 

• 401(k) 

Target Hire Date: 1-2 weeks from application. 

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