Senior Technical Accountant – Oil & Gas & M&A

Bison Oil & Gas IV, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 109,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

HSA

FSA

Dental plan

401k with company match

Job summary

The Senior Technical Accountant is based in Denver, Colorado, and supports financial reporting, acquisitions/divestitures, impairment, and reserve-related accounting for upstream operations. The role requires a strong grasp of U.S.

GAAP and complex accounting matters, with collaboration across Operations, Land, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, advanced Excel/ERP skills, and excellent written communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including upstream oil & gas.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience researching and documenting technical accounting matters.
• Experience preparing accounting analyses, memoranda, and supporting audit documentation.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and document technical accounting issues in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare accounting memoranda and position papers related to complex transactions and accounting conclusions.
• Evaluate accounting implications for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, asset exchanges, and other strategic transactions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidations and eliminations.
• Assist with preparation of external reporting packages for banks and private equity sponsors.
• Assist with purchase accounting, business combinations, and asset retirement obligation accounting.
• Lead annual impairment assessments for oil and gas properties and other long-lived assets.
• Support accounting and disclosure requirements related to oil and gas reserves, depletion, and asset retirement obligations.
• Analyze and implement new accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide documentation supporting technical accounting conclusions.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to complex accounting areas.
• Review contracts and agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment, including revenue recognition and lease accounting considerations.
• Partner with Operations, Land, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams to evaluate accounting impacts of business activities.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support accounting system implementations and enhancements.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

The Senior Technical Accountant is based in Denver, Colorado, and supports financial reporting, acquisitions/divestitures, impairment, and reserve-related accounting for upstream operations. The role requires a strong grasp of U.S.

GAAP and complex accounting matters, with collaboration across Operations, Land, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, advanced Excel/ERP skills, and excellent written communication.