JOB SUMMARY:
An independent O&G company specializing in exploration and production is seeking to hire a Production Accountant/ Technician full-time. The Production Accountant/Technician will be responsible for volumetric accounting and will work cross-functionally with their Production Operations, Marketing, and HSE teams (nine teammates). The working schedule is four days onsite and Friday WFH, allowing ideal arrival and departure schedules for the employee. This position will report directly to the VP of Operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain daily production database – input and track existing and new wells and locations, drilling and workover schedules
- Input and verify production data from the field into the production accounting system, PRAMS
- Assist production engineers in optimizing existing production through data analysis, coordinate with drilling and completion personnel to file reports
- Data mine state database for well info for engineers
- Work closely with field personnel to resolve questions and inaccuracies about the data
- Perform daily and monthly data quality checks
- Perform variance analysis for downtime, SCADA data, and production volumes
- Validate and reconcile run ticket deliveries to discover missing/duplicate tickets, confirm proper allocation of crude barrels and volume discrepancies
- Review allocated oil and gas sales
- Reconcile purchaser statements to payment details
- Work with revenue to coordinate delivery of allocations promptly
- File State and Federal regulatory reports for production, as required
- Troubleshoot allocation and reporting issues
- Provide monthly reporting for JIB
- Run ad-hoc reports for engineering, accounting, and regulatory groups
- Provide response/resolution in a timely and thorough manner to all internal and external inquiries
- Take calls occasionally on the weekend and sometimes early in the morning during the week (6am) if there are issues with the reporting data from the field, etc.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited four-year university is preferred
- 2-5+ years’ experience in oil and gas production accounting preferred
- Experience with PRAMS is preferred but not required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook), Spotfire, and the ability to learn new software or applications
- Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- $65k – $85k+ (negotiable based on experience), plus a 10% discretionary bonus that is paid out quarterly
- Health, Vision & Dental
- 401(k) 6% match
- PTO – 3-5 weeks (depends on years of experience)
- 12 paid holidays
- Friday is their Flex Day to WFH
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