We are looking for a JIB Accountant to join an oil and gas accounting team in Dallas, Texas. This position focuses on joint interest billing, ownership and payout analysis, and producer accounting support for operated assets. The ideal candidate brings strong upstream accounting knowledge, sound judgment when interpreting agreements, and the ability to work closely with both accounting and operations teams.
Responsibilities:
- Administer joint interest billing activities for operated properties, ensuring charges are recorded accurately and distributed to partners in a timely manner.
- Examine joint operating agreements and related documentation to apply billing terms, ownership provisions, and cost-sharing requirements correctly.
- Maintain and validate working interest ownership records to support precise allocation of expenses and revenue interests.
- Monitor payout status and non-consent balances, keeping accounting records current and aligned with contractual obligations.
- Provide accounting support for invoices and disbursements tied to operated assets, coordinating closely with accounts payable processes.
- Collaborate with production, operations, and finance personnel to resolve billing questions, research variances, and improve reporting accuracy.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and other month-end close deliverables related to joint venture and producer accounting activity.
- Assist with general ledger maintenance, account analysis, and bank or account reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
- Contribute to the move into a new JIB accounting environment by helping organize data, validate transactions, and support continuity in daily operations.
- At least 5 years of accounting experience in the oil and gas industry, with significant exposure to joint interest billing.
- Solid understanding of upstream accounting practices, including operated property accounting and partner billing workflows.
- Ability to interpret joint operating agreements and apply contractual terms to ownership, billing, and payout calculations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience with month-end close activities, journal entries, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency in SAP and comfort working within accounting systems used in complex operational environments.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with accounting, land, and operations teams.