Oil & Gas Accountant - Financial Accounting

Tamu Spe; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mewbourne Oil Company is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Accountant - Financial Accounting to join our Tyler, TX team. The role emphasizes accounts receivable, owner account oversight, and collaboration with tax and reporting functions.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of accounting experience, a relevant accounting degree, and strong Excel and communication skills to support cross-functional finance activities.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree required with a strong background in general ledger and financial reporting.
• Proficient communication and analytical thinking are essential.
• Experience in accounts receivable and tax support is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage high volume calls, emails, and mail related to accounts receivable.
• Oversee owner accounts and respond to inquiries from working interests.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations as needed for financial reporting.
• Support land, rebill and revenue teams with data analysis and documentation.
• Ensure accurate documentation to support resolutions and audits.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Oil & Gas Accountant - Financial Accounting

Tyler, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1219

Oil & Gas Accountant-Financial Accounting (Accounts Receivable)

FLSA Status: Salary, Full Time, Exempt

Department: Accounting

Location: Tyler, TX, US

Reports To: Controller

Salary: Based upon level of experience

General Summary of the Position:

Mewbourne Oil Company is looking for a seasoned accountant to join the financial accounting department. The role's primary focus will be accounts receivable and oversight of owner accounts. Other responsibilities will and/or may include federal tax support, journal entries, reconciliations, sales tax and other duties as assigned to support the financial reporting department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage an elevated level of incoming phone calls, emails, and mail.
• Manage assigned owner accounts
• Research working interest owner inquiries.
• Analyze records and make educated decisions to resolve internal and external accounts receivables inquiries.
• Ability to apply logic and make informed decisions
• Compile effective documentation to support resolutions.
• Work closely with land, rebill and revenue teams.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience:

Qualifications include accounting degree with a minimum of 5-7 years accounting experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

The ideal candidate will be dependable, highly motivated, detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (Vlookup and pivot tables) is required as well as the ability to acclimate to various software programs. Strong interpersonal abilities along with excellent written and verbal communication aptitudes are necessary.

A comprehensive benefit package is provided, including health insurance and competitive retirement.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, No travel, office setting

Mewbourne Oil Company is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Mewbourne Oil Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources, [phone].