JIB Accountant

Contract-to-Hire JIB Accountant About the Opportunity Vaco is partnering with a growing oil and gas company seeking a JIB Accountant to provide immediate support during a transition period. This role is expected to begin as a contract engagement with strong potential to convert to a full-time position for the right individual. The environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and adapting to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly Joint Interest Billing (JIB) processes and partner billings
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Calculate and record overhead allocations
• Manage accruals and month-end accounting activities
• Reconcile accounts and investigate variances
• Support accounting operations related to working and non-operating interests
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects
• Collaborate with accounting leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

Qualifications

• Strong Joint Interest Billing (JIB) accounting experience required
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, accruals, overhead calculations, and monthly billing cycles
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• OGSYS experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to work independently and quickly become productive with minimal ramp-up time

Ideal Candidate

• Thrives in a smaller, less formal oil and gas environment
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities and changing business needs
• Adaptable, proactive, and resourceful
• Enjoys a collaborative team culture rather than a highly structured corporate setting

Employment Type

• Contract-to-Hire
• Immediate need
• Strong potential for permanent hire based on performance and business needs

Compensation

• Target conversion salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced JIB Accountant seeking immediate work with the potential for long-term career growth in a dynamic oil and gas organization.

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