Upstream Operations Accountant (Oil & Gas)

Crescent Energy Management LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy is seeking an experienced Operations Accountant to join our Houston-based Accounting organization. This role performs key operational and financial accounting activities, including cost tracking, accruals, and financial close, serving as a liaison between Operations, Land, and Accounting.

The position reports to the Operations Accounting Supervisor and requires 2+ years in upstream accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or APA certification), with preferred SAP

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience in upstream oil and gas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or APA certification.

Responsibilities

• Track and reconcile tangible equipment, including material transfers and valuations.
• Support monthly and quarterly close processes and deadlines.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain multiple account reconciliations.
• Maintain compliance with SOX and internal control requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Land, and Procurement to ensure accurate cost classification and asset tracking.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes.
• Support joint interest accounting, including cost allocations and partner billings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Prioritize workload

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

APA certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Crescent Energy is seeking an experienced Operations Accountant to join our Houston-based Accounting organization. This role performs key operational and financial accounting activities, including cost tracking, accruals, and financial close, serving as a liaison between Operations, Land, and Accounting.

The position reports to the Operations Accounting Supervisor and requires 2+ years in upstream accounting, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or APA certification), with preferred SAP