Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant, Land Accounting & Treasury

Dallas, Texas

Reports to Senior Accountant, Land Accounting & Treasury

• 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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Current CPA or working toward CPA preferred
• Oil & Gas experience preferred