Senior Accounting Associate - Oil & Gas

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 of the fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional, personalized service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. In addition to Audit and Tax solutions, we offer a wide range of Advisory and Consulting services.  We work in collaborative teams with an emphasis on an open-door policy, entrepreneurial thinking, and a well-built culture. At Whitley Penn, we learn, innovate, and achieve by sharing knowledge, embracing new ideas, and working together.

We’re looking for professionals who think like owners and want to be part of shaping a high-growth firm.  Position Details:
Classification:
Full-time;
Exempt Department: CAAS - Energy Accounting & Consulting

Location:

Dallas, Plano, or Fort Worth Office Expectations:
On-Site; M-F What You Will Do 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

What You Need to Get Here3-5 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…