Staff Accountant - Water

Texas Pacific Land Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Pacific Land Corporation in Dallas, Texas, invites applications for a Staff Accountant to support the water services and operations accounting function. The role emphasizes GAAP-compliant processing, journal entries, and timely revenue accruals with collaboration across departments.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, 1–2 years of accounting experience, and a preference for CPA or CPA-in-progress, with oil & gas experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• GAAP familiarity, in-depth and current.
• 1-2 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Current CPA or working toward CPA preferred.
• Oil & Gas experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Accountant responsible for the Water Sourcing & Treatment segment.
• Coordinate with Business Development for timely revenue accruals and review of Water Sales Invoices.
• Reconcile accounting data and field data to verify accuracy.
• Build monthly/weekly reporting tools for visibility into TPWR activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records in GAAP compliance.
• Prepare journal entries, GL reconciliations, and check requests.
• Review and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Develop cross-organizational relationships to share information and ensure proper accounting.
• Assist in audit requests and compiling support documents.
• Review and apply deposits relating to Water Sales Invoices.

Skills

GAAP familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Job Description

Position

Staff Accountant

Location

Dallas, Texas

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Senior Accountant, Water Services and Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Accountant responsible for the Water Sourcing & Treatment segment of the business.
• Coordinate with Business Development for timely revenue accruals and review of Water Sales Invoices.
• Reconcile accounting data and field data to verify accuracy.
• Build monthly/weekly reporting tools to provide visibility into the activities of TPWR for Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP.
• Participate in the preparation of journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and check requests.
• Review, investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities as they arise.
• Develop relationships across the organization to facilitate information sharing and proper accounting for transactions.
• Assist in audit requests and compiling of support documents as needed.
• Review and apply deposits relating to Water Sales Invoices.

Requirements

Position Requirements

GAAP familiarity, in-depth and current

1-2 year of accounting experience preferred

Position Behaviors

Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and convey thoughts clearly, logically, and concisely both orally and in writing

Must have social intelligence. Willing to pick up the phone rather than send emails

Must have some level of ambition and desire for advancement

Exceptional productivity skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively

Computer literate, including full suite of MS Office applications

Ability to maintain composure and presence of mind under pressure

Strong work ethic and a reputation for integrity and mature business judgment

A “hands-on” team player

Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in an informal operating environment

Ability to maintain workplace confidentiality and take ownership/accountability for own actions and aspects of the job

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Current CPA or working toward CPA preferred

Oil & Gas experience preferred