JIB Accountant

Chord Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chord Energy in Downtown Houston, TX seeks a Joint Interest Billing (JIB) accountant to support the JIB/AR group within the Accounting Department. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and is located in Downtown Houston, TX. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and demonstrates strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively across the organization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively within all areas of the organization.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly joint interest billing process.
• Process monthly rebills as required.
• Apply cash for accounts receivable payments.
• Resolve owner inquiries.
• Prepare and record journal entries related to JIB accounts as required.
• Prepare account reconciliations, complete JI Audit requests and maintain SOX compliance.
• Assist with special projects or other accounting related assignments as requested.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Enertia

OpenInvoice

EnergyLink

Job description

Position Summary

A Joint Interest Billing (“JIB”) accountant is needed within the JIB/AR group to support the Accounting Department. This person would report to the Accounting Manager and is located in Downtown Houston, TX. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with monthly joint interest billing process
• Process monthly rebills as required
• Apply cash for accounts receivable payments
• Resolve owner inquiries
• Prepare and record journal entries related to JIB accounts as required
• Prepare account reconciliations, complete JI Audit requests and maintain SOX compliance
• Assist with special projects or other accounting related assignments as requested

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related degree
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively within all areas of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oil and gas accounting experience
• Experience with Enertia, OpenInvoice, and EnergyLink systems
• Ability to think creatively and bring ideas to improve processes
• Strong team building skills

EEO Statement: Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Chord Energy is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas, with top-tier, sustainable assets located in the Bakken and Three Forks plays in North Dakota and Montana.

We prioritize safe and responsible operations to develop our unconventional onshore resources, and we maintain a unique position with a best-in-class balance sheet, a rigorous focus on capital discipline, and a continuous improvement approach leading to innovation and efficiency that generates cash flow.

The company trades publicly as NASDAQ: CHRD