Hybrid SEC Reporting & Financial Analysis Specialist

Chord Energy Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chord Energy Corporation is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Houston team and support SEC reporting, internal reporting to the executive team, and monthly financial packages.

The role partners with the Financial Reporting Supervisor in a hybrid Houston (Downtown) office, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Ideal candidates have a background in accounting, Big 4 exposure, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of experience Big 4 or similar public accounting.
• Exposure to financial reporting and SEC filings.
• Exposure to complex accounting subjects (revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, business combinations).
• Excel proficient.
• Proactive and deadline driven.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with accounting research tools.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related schedules for the monthly financial package.
• Compile monthly and quarterly variance analysis and explain significant variances in financial statement accounts, utilizing input from the respective account owners in the Accounting department.
• Assist with compilation of 10-K and 10-Q drafts, updating disclosures for the current reporting period and completing financial statement disclosure checklists.
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain information for 10-K/Q disclosures.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across all SEC filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, etc.), including earnings releases and investor presentations and maintain organized tie‑out supporting documentation.
• Record monthly journal entries, including preparation of related supporting schedules and account reconciliations, as needed.
• Reconcile intercompany receivable and payable accounts, and ensure intercompany balances are properly eliminated on a consolidated basis.
• Review XBRL tagging of financial statements and footnotes for Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Coordinate with independent auditors in order to facilitate a successful audit and provide documentation requests, as necessary.
• Monitor, assess and document impact of new GAAP Accounting Standards Updates and SEC guidelines.
• Maintain SOX controls.

Skills

Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar discipline

CPA license (or actively pursuing)

Tools

Workiva

Planful

OneStream

Hyperion

Job description

Chord Energy Corporation is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our Houston team and support SEC reporting, internal reporting to the executive team, and monthly financial packages.

The role partners with the Financial Reporting Supervisor in a hybrid Houston (Downtown) office, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Ideal candidates have a background in accounting, Big 4 exposure, and strong Excel skills.