Senior Technical Accountant - Oil and Gas

Jobot; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Company-paid medical, dental, vision

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Life insurance and disability coverage

Collaborative work environment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant in Denver, CO for an on-site, permanent role with a $120,000–$160,000 yearly salary. You will provide technical accounting expertise across the oil and gas segment, research guidance, and support complex transactions. Strong GAAP knowledge and CPA are highly valued.

You will partner with accounting, finance, and operations, support new standards, prepare memos, and contribute to audit readiness while improving processes and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong technical accounting.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience in oil and gas or energy industry required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience researching standards and drafting memos.

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret U.S. GAAP and accounting standards for company transactions.
• Prepare technical memos and documentation for complex transactions.
• Evaluate treatment for acquisitions, divestitures, leases, and debt/equity.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory guidance.
• Assist with financial statements and disclosures; ensure GAAP compliance.
• Partner with teams to ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Document accounting conclusions for oil and gas transactions.
• Support impairment, ARO, depletion, and related accounting for oil and gas properties.
• Assist with purchase accounting and valuation matters.
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits.
• Monitor standards changes and update policies and controls.

Skills

Technical accounting

U.S. GAAP

Oil & Gas

Excel (Advanced)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Technical Accountant - Oil and Gas

$120000 - $160000 per year | Denver, CO | On-site | Permanent

Great Benefits, 4% 401k Match, Paid Healthcare

A bit about us:

Our client is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to join their accounting team and provide technical accounting expertise across a growing oil and gas organization. This position will be responsible for researching and interpreting accounting guidance, supporting complex accounting transactions, preparing technical accounting analyses and memos, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to partner with accounting, finance, operations, and external auditors on complex transactions and reporting matters. Experience in the oil and gas is mandatory.

Why join us?

• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Competitive compensation package
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Additional employee benefits and wellness programs

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Research and interpret U.S. GAAP and accounting standards and assess their application to company transactions.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and documentation supporting complex and non-routine transactions.
• Evaluate accounting treatment for acquisitions, divestitures, asset purchases, leases, revenue arrangements, debt, equity transactions, and other significant transactions.
• Support the accounting team with the implementation of new accounting standards and changes in regulatory guidance.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and related disclosures.
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze and document accounting conclusions for complex oil and gas transactions, including acquisitions, asset sales, joint ventures, and other industry-specific arrangements.
• Support accounting for oil and gas properties, including impairment analysis, asset retirement obligations, depletion, depreciation, and related accounting considerations.
• Assist with purchase accounting and valuation-related accounting matters associated with acquisitions.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide technical accounting support during annual and quarterly audits.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and assess potential impacts on the organization.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and controls.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as needed.
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant technical accounting experience.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience researching accounting standards and preparing technical accounting memos.
• Oil and gas or energy industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, or complex transactions is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.