An oil and gas firm is in the market for an Operations Accountant who will administer the
company’s AFE process, perform the monthly close process for Joint Interest Billing (JIB), and
support financial reporting through internal and external analytics and report generation.
This is a liaison role requiring collaboration within the Accounting/Finance teams and with other
departments across the company.
Key Responsibilities
Monthly
● Record entries for cost recoveries, rebills, and monthly billings to prepare for the monthly
JIB close process
● Prepare inventory reporting, capital expenditures, and operating expense accruals
● Reconcile JIB-related GL accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance
● Track, analyze, and report monthly payouts to support cross-functional teams in
company decision-making
● Process AR payments, invoices, and customer inquiries
Ongoing Responsibilities
● Administer the full lifecycle of AFEs, ensuring accurate setup, tracking, analytics, and
reporting to support cross-functional teams in company decision-making
● Partner with Accounting, Operations, Land, and Finance teams to improve processes,
enhance reporting, and support business initiatives
● Establish and maintain Business Associations (BAs) in accordance with SOX
compliance and internal control requirements
Skills and Competencies
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● High level of accuracy and attention to detail
● Proactive approach to process improvement
● Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
● Effective interdepartmental communication and collaboration skills
● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools