A1 - General Accountant

The General Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the company’s general ledger. This position is responsible for providing financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership, leading balance sheet reviews, managing complex accounting areas, and supporting internal reporting requirements.

• Lead the preparation of the monthly accounting reporting package, including financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analysis.
• Review and approve detailed balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including oversight of account classifications, cleanup initiatives, and correction of errors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Present and lead monthly balance sheet review meetings with management.
• Provide financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support management decision‑making.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to strengthen internal controls.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit purposes and serve as a key point of contact for audit requests and technical accounting matters.
• Oversee the timely completion of month‑end close in accordance with corporate deadlines.
• Champion special projects, process improvements, and system enhancements as needed.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.

• Minimum five years of accounting experience, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and other departments.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities without close supervision.
• Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the specific ability to translate complex financial information into an organized and presentable manner.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Preferred: strong working knowledge of SAP and PowerBI report building.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year university or college, preferably in accounting.
• No certifications required.

Hilcorp Energy is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.