Staff Accountant

Dallas, TX In person Full-time

Description

Position

Staff Accountant, Land Accounting & Treasury

Location

Dallas, Texas

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Senior Accountant, Land Accounting & Treasury

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Position Requirements

GAAP familiarity, in-depth and current

1-2 years of accounting experience preferred

Position Behaviors

  • 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

Education, Experience, & Certifications

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

Requirements

Position Requirements

GAAP familiarity, in-depth and current

1-2 years of accounting experience preferred

Position Behaviors

  • 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 pick up the phone 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

Education, Experience, & Certifications

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

Job description provided by Texas Pacific Land Corporation.
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