Manager, Operations Accounting

EOG Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking an Accounting Manager for its Houston office. The role involves overseeing accounting entries related to drilling operations and cost allocations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, have 10+ years of experience in upstream production accounting, and a proven track record of leadership. The position offers full-time employment with competitive compensation and potential for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years upstream exploration & production accounting work experience required.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience is necessary.
• Ability to work independently in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and posting of accounting entries for cost allocations.
• Coordinate accounting projects and participate in budgeting activities.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze capital costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA eligible

Job description

Manager, Operations Accounting role at EOG Resources

Overview

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for planning and organizing staff assignments and play an active role in accounting for all pre-production capital costs for the Division's drilling and completion operations, facility and gathering and processing operations, and ad hoc capital projects.

This role will oversee the preparation and posting of monthly and quarterly accounting entries for cost allocations, partner billings, and accruals; accumulation of data for monthly and quarterly reporting; oversee AFE set ups and closures; reconciliations and ad hoc analysis; coordinate accounting projects; participation in budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities; lead in the implementation and ongoing accounting and disclosures for right of use assets; and other tasks as assigned. In addition, this individual will play an active role with the Division's Drilling and Completion Operations and Facilities Operations Teams in helping them analyze and understand well and facility capital costs.

This position will entail developing a well-rounded knowledge of the Company's operations, cost accounting and COPAS accounting guidelines with particular emphasis on joint interest billing, overhead calculation, materials, and cost allocation requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Overseeing preparation and posting of monthly and quarterly accounting entries for cost allocations, partner billings, and accruals.
• Accumulation of data for monthly and quarterly reporting; coordination of AFE set ups and closures; reconciliations and ad hoc analysis.
• Coordination of accounting projects; participation in budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities.
• Leadership in the implementation and ongoing accounting and disclosures for right of use assets.
• Collaborating with the Division's Drilling, Completion Operations, and Facilities Operations Teams to analyze capital costs.
• Developing knowledge of COPAS guidelines with emphasis on joint interest billing, overhead calculation, materials, and cost allocation requirements.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (including core accounting class hours relevant to the position) is required
• CPA or CPA eligiblepreferred
• 10 years upstream exploration & production accounting work experience
• 5+ years supervisory experience
• Ability to work independently, in a lead, supervisory role and to communicate/interact across the Division with operational managers and accounting personnel.
• Aptitude to suggest and implement process improvements to increase effectiveness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing and heavily active organization.
• Self-motivated with proven leadership skills, team player, comfortable working under pressure, and dedicated to team development.

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Disabled.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Oil and Gas