Senior Accounting Associate - Oil & Gas

TX Plano
5908 Headquarters Dr #300
Plano, TX 75024, USA

TX Plano
5908 Headquarters Dr #300
Plano, TX 75024, USA

TX Fort Worth
640 Taylor St Ste 2200
Ft Worth, TX 76102, USA

TX Fort Worth
640 Taylor St Ste 2200
Ft Worth, TX 76102, USA

Whitley Penn, one of the nation’s leading audit, tax, and advisory firms, is looking for a Senior Accounting Associate to join our team! The Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for managing, preparing, and reviewing accounting engagements for clients. Seniors must exhibit strong bookkeeping skills and proficiency in O&G accounting systems. Seniors are responsible for planning and executing engagements and special assignments, supervising, and training associates, reviewing the work of associates, and communicating with clients.

Seniors are responsible for compliance with all professional and regulatory standards.

Whitley Penn has become one ofthe fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional, personalized service that reaches far beyond traditional  addition to Audit and Tax solutions, we offer awiderange of Advisory and Consulting services.

Weworkin collaborative teams with an emphasis onan open-door policy,entrepreneurial thinking, and awell-built culture.

At Whitley Penn, welearn, innovate, andachieveby sharing knowledge, embracing new ideas, and working together.

We’relooking for professionals who think like owners and want to bepartof shaping a high-growth firm.

• Classification:
  Full-time;
  Exempt

• Assume full responsibility for planning and executing client engagements and assignments using established firm policies and procedures, including supervising and training associates, reviewing the work of associates, and communication with clients
• Review and prepare daily receipts, monthly revenue intake sheets, spreadsheets files and intercompany reports
• Review and participate in monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting cycles and prepare financial statements
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Monitor and ensure that all monthly transactions are accurately recorded
• Coordinate JIB, revenue, and other monthly accounting processes when applicable
• Participate in firm committees, departmental matters, learning experiences, etc. that increase your commitment and capability within the firm
• Maintain effective contact with client personnel at the appropriate levels; interact with clients in a professional and competent manner; build trust-based relationships with clients
• Proactively work with client’s management to gather necessary information and complete engagement procedures in a timely manner
• Join and participate in community or professional events and committees to develop relationships and networks in the community
• Support the training of staff members; delegate assignments and tasks clearly and provide needed guidance and information
• Assist in developing training materials and serve as an instructor in technical and professional development programs
• Teach, coach and integrate staff on the firm’s engagement approach and process
• Prepare staff evaluation reports
• Participate in technical and professional training throughout the year
• Participate in the firm’s annual performance management and goal setting process

• 3-5 years of experience in Energy accounting and analysis, demonstrating a progression in complexity, and scope.
• Oil & Gas Accounting Knowledge specifically Upstream/E&P experience required
• BA or Master’s in accounting or financial management
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred
• Proficiency in the use of technology and accounting programs
• Familiar with "Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) specifically as they relate to Oil & Gas Accounting
• Familiarity with ARO, Depletion, Impairment, and other industry-specific calculations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
• Proficiency in O&G Accounting Software preferred (OGsql, Wolfepak, Quorum On-Demand Accounting)
• A positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor
• Ability to research and apply theory and experience to individual circumstances
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to plan and execute multiple engagements and projects simultaneously
• Excellen…