Oil & Gas Accounting Associate — Growth & Impact

Whitley Penn; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm Paid Medical Insurance

Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance

17 Annual Firm holidays

20 days PTO

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Discretionary Bonus Program

Becker CPA Review Course & Reimburse

Health & Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Whitley Penn invites an Associate with 2–4 years of Oil & Gas accounting experience to join its Energy Accounting and Consulting team in Dallas. You will support month-end close, manage AP/AR, and assist in revenue processes under supervision, contributing to financial statements and client engagements.

The role emphasizes fast-paced deadlines, collaboration, and ongoing professional development. Office-based in Dallas with opportunities to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of Oil & Gas accounting experience
• BA or Master’s in accounting or financial management
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred
• Basic knowledge of GAAP and GAAS related to Oil & Gas Accounting
• Familiarity with ARO, Depletion, Impairment and other industry calculations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in WolfePak and/or Ogsys accounting software
• Strong work ethic and time management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in client engagements to understand the engagement process and gain accounting knowledge
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare daily receipts, monthly revenue intake sheets, and inter-company reports
• Ensure monthly transactions are accurately recorded
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting cycles and prepare monthly financial statements
• Coordinate JIB, revenue and other monthly accounting processes
• Perform monthly revenue-related tasks and reconciliations for deferred revenue
• Support external audit activities
• Develop knowledge of the firm and engage with clients to gather necessary information
• Manage personal billable hours within engagement budgets
• Participate in professional development and training sessions

Skills

Oil & Gas accounting

Microsoft Excel

WolfePak

Ogsys

Education

BA or MS in accounting or financial management

Tools

WolfePak

Ogsys

Job description

Whitley Penn invites an Associate with 2–4 years of Oil & Gas accounting experience to join its Energy Accounting and Consulting team in Dallas. You will support month-end close, manage AP/AR, and assist in revenue processes under supervision, contributing to financial statements and client engagements.

The role emphasizes fast-paced deadlines, collaboration, and ongoing professional development. Office-based in Dallas with opportunities to work with cross-functional teams.