Joint Interest Billing Specialist - Upstream Oil and Gas

LHH US; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH US is staffing a Joint Interest Billing Accountant to support the upstream accounting team in Texas. The role focuses on processing and analyzing JIBs, reconciling partner accounts, and supporting month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate has experience in upstream oil & gas accounting, strong knowledge of JIB, COPAS guidelines, and effective owner relations. This position offers growth within a growing organization and exposure to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience with Joint Interest Billing in upstream oil & gas preferred.
• Familiarity with COPAS guidelines and owner relations beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly Joint Interest Billings (JIB) for operated properties.
• Review and allocate LOE, drilling costs, workovers, capital expenditures, and other JV costs.
• Ensure billings comply with JOAs and COPAS standards.
• Reconcile JIB receivable and payable accounts and investigate balances.
• Research and resolve owner and partner inquiries related to operating expenses and billings.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Assist with AFE tracking and capital project accounting.
• Collaborate with Operations, Land, Revenue Accounting, and Production Accounting teams for cost allocation.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

Skills

JIB knowledge

COPAS knowledge

Upstream accounting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

LHH US is staffing a Joint Interest Billing Accountant to support the upstream accounting team in Texas. The role focuses on processing and analyzing JIBs, reconciling partner accounts, and supporting month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate has experience in upstream oil & gas accounting, strong knowledge of JIB, COPAS guidelines, and effective owner relations. This position offers growth within a growing organization and exposure to cross-functional teams.