Senior Revenue Accountant - Energy Accounting & Consulting

Whitley Penn; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Discretionary Bonus Program

Becker CPA Review Course

Job summary

Whitley Penn seeks a Senior Revenue Accountant to join our Energy Accounting & Consulting team in Houston. The role emphasizes managing and reviewing engagements, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards within oil & gas accounting.

Responsibilities include planning client engagements, preparing financial statements, recording revenue for oil, gas, and NGL, and coordinating with operations, land, and management. Hybrid schedule offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of energy accounting and analysis experience.
• Oil & Gas accounting knowledge, upstream/E&P experience required.
• BA or MS in accounting or financial management.
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute client engagements with supervision of associates and communicate with clients.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting cycles and prepare financial statements.
• Record revenue for oil, gas, and NGL sales for multiple entities.
• Prepare revenue allocations and severance tax reports; ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

O&G software knowledge

CPA eligibility

Education

BA or MS in accounting/financial management

CPA eligible or CPA

Tools

OGsql

Wolfepak

Quorum On-Demand Accounting

Job description

Senior Revenue Accountant - Energy Accounting & Consulting

Job Category: Oil & Gas Accounting

Requisition Number: SENIO004903

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Houston, TX 77098, USA

Description

Whitley Penn, one of the nation’s leading audit, tax, and advisory firms, is looking for a Senior Revenue Accountant to join our Energy Accounting & Consulting ("Energy-AC") team!

The Energy-AC Senior Revenue Accountant is responsible for managing, preparing, and reviewing accounting engagements for clients. Seniors must exhibit strong bookkeeping skills and proficiency in O&G accounting systems. Seniors are responsible for planning and executing engagements and special assignments, supervising, and training associates, reviewing the work of associates, and communicating with clients. Seniors are responsible for compliance with all professional and regulatory standards.

Whitley Penn has become one ofthe fastestgrowing public accounting firms by providingexceptional, personalizedservice that reaches far beyond traditional accounting.In addition toAudit and Taxsolutions, we offer awiderange of Advisoryand Consulting services. Weworkin collaborative teams with an emphasis onan open-door policy,entrepreneurial thinking, and awell-builtculture.At Whitley Penn, welearn, innovate, andachieveby sharing knowledge, embracingnew ideas, and working together.We’relooking for professionals who think likeowners and want to bepart of shaping a high-growth firm.

• Job Title: Energy-AC Senior Revenue Accountant
• Classification: Full-time; Exempt
• Location: Houston
• Office Expectations: Hybrid (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday in office); general work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day between 8am to 5pm with overtime, as needed.

What You Will Do

• Assume full responsibility for planning and executing client engagements and assignments using established firm policies and procedures, including supervising and training associates, reviewing the work of associates, and communication with clients
• Review and participate in monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting cycles and prepare financial statements
• Reconciling accounts receivable balances resulting from revenue bookings
• Trend analysis and explanation of large swings in the revenue bookings
• Timely and accurately record oil, gas, and NGL sales for multiple entities – operated
• Prepare revenue allocations as required
• Complete severance tax reports and payments for multiple states
• Prepare federal (ONRR) and state royalty reporting and payments
• Responsible for other state filing requirements such as quarterly withholding and annual reconciliations
• Integrate acquisitions
• Journal entries as necessary, including accruals
• Communicate effectively with employees in areas of operations/engineering, land and management as well as purchasers
• Train and mentor less experienced team members
• Participate in firm committees, departmental matters, learning experiences, etc. that increase your commitment and capability within the firm
• Maintain effective contact with client personnel at the appropriate levels; interact with clients in a professional and competent manner; build trust-based relationships with clients
• Proactively work with client’s management to gather necessary information and complete engagement procedures in a timely manner
• Join and participate in community or professional events and committees to develop relationships and networks in the community
• Assist in developing training materials and serve as an instructor in technical and professional development programs
• Prepare staff evaluation reports
• Participate in technical and professional training throughout the year
• Participate in the firm’s annual performance management and goal setting process

What You Need to Get Here

• 3-5 years of experience in Energy accounting and analysis, demonstrating a progression in complexity, and scope.
• Oil & Gas Accounting Knowledge specifically Upstream/E&P experience required
• BA or Master’s in accounting or financial management
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred
• Proficiency in the use of technology and accounting programs
• Familiar with "Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) specifically as they relate to Oil & Gas Accounting
• Familiarity with Impairment, and other industry-specific calculations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
• Proficiency in O&G Accounting Software preferred (OGsql, Wolfepak, Quorum On-Demand Accounting)
• A positive attitude, professional appearance, and demeanor
• Ability to research and apply theory and experience to individual circumstances
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to plan and execute multiple engagements and projects simultaneously
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability; exhibits creativity by expressing new ideas and "thinking outside the box"; solution-minded
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing; actively listens and clearly communicates ideas and information
• Strong relationship-building capabilities; ability to work respectfully and productively with diverse individuals in a variety of roles

Why Whitley Penn

Our total rewardsareincrediblycompetitive. We work hard and recharge so that we can be our best selves for our clients.Exploresome of our benefits below:

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance(Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4 th and year end
• 20 days PTO
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
• Health & Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0 . All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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