Financial Accountant

FourPoint Energy, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive compensation

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

FourPoint Energy, LLC is seeking a Financial Accountant to support accounting and financial reporting. The role prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and assists with month-end and quarter-end closings, along with financial statement preparation and analyses.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of experience (oil & gas or public accounting preferred), strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience; oil and gas industry or public accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, financial statement prep, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with oil and gas accounting concepts including revenue, joint interest billing, ownership, and division of interest preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/accounting systems; oil & gas accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and schedules for monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts; research variances and resolve reconciling items.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Review financial results for accuracy; investigate significant fluctuations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP.
• Support oil and gas accounting activities, including coordination with Revenue, A/P, Joint Interest Billing.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Oil & gas accounting concepts

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Financial Accountant supports FourPoint Energy’s accounting and financial reporting functions by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, assisting with monthly and quarterly close activities, contributing to financial statement preparation and analysis, maintaining accurate accounting records, and supporting audits, internal controls, and process improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, research variances, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and related financial analyses.
• Review financial results for accuracy and completeness and investigate significant or unusual fluctuations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for FourPoint Energy and its managed entities in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Support oil and gas accounting activities, including coordination with Revenue, Accounts Payable, Joint Interest Billing, and other accounting functions.
• Assist with cash management, account activity monitoring, and related reconciliations, as assigned.
• Support the annual external audit and other financial reviews by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to information requests.
• Apply established accounting policies and assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting guidance, as needed.
• Maintain accounting and finance documentation in accordance with company recordkeeping requirements.
• Document accounting processes and support internal controls and process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports and analyses for accounting and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization and assist with other accounting responsibilities as requested.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as required.

Education, Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience; oil and gas industry or public accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial statement preparation, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with oil and gas accounting concepts, including revenue, joint interest billing, ownership, and division of interest, preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or enterprise resource planning systems; experience with oil and gas accounting software preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and organizational skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate across accounting and business functions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet recurring deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, visual and mental acuity, manual dexterity, hearing, speaking.
• Ability to work at computer for long periods of time.

Environmental Conditions

• Works indoors in office environment. May occasionally visit field locations.

Compensation and Benefits

• $100,000 - $135,000 Annual Compensation
• Eligible for annual incentive compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match

FourPoint Energy, LLC reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "at-will." The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.