Fixed Asset Accountant

At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Fixed Asset Accountant will work with other property accountants and management on establishing and maintaining a project system framework and process that will improve visibility and reporting of capital spend. They will be the liaison between operations and finance when it comes to controlling capital spending against approved project budget. They will also collect data and report to various levels within the organization ranging from transactional information to consolidated financial data.

The Fixed Asset Accountant will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remotely, as business needs allow.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly accounting activities for financial close accurately and timely

Coordinate and maintain delegation of approval authorities within SAP and AFE Nexus

Prepare and record monthly capital expenditure accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with project budgets and timelines

Analyze and interpret variances between actual expenditures and budgeted amounts, providing clear, insightful commentary to support financial decision-making and forecasting

Ensure compliance of all tasks with relevant accounting standards and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls

Perform daily tasks (i.e. AFE/WBS creation within SAP, review project cost overages)

Generate reports for various stakeholders (insurance department, executive management and SEC reporting)

Maintain the project and fixed asset modules within SAP

Assist with internal and external audits

Build SAP super-user knowledge and system support

Handle special projects as assigned and trained

Help improve and document process across the AFE/ capital process

Maintain/enhance a robust control environment across the finance function

Influence standardized process across all functions

Licenses/ Certifications

CMA, CPA, or equivalent certification preferred

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum 6 years’ experience in finance or property accounting

Working knowledge of Oil and Gas drilling, completion, and production activities

Proficient in SAP

Expert in MS Word, Power Point & Excel

Th e individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Experience in finance related or property accounting experience and/or Onshore/ Offshore property experience (Operated & Non-Operated).

Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley compliance documentation

Working knowledge of Oil and Gas drilling, completion, and production activities

Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organizations

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Commitment to continuous improvement and champion of change

Ability to adjust and quickly recognize and solve problems

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

Respect people, safety, environment and the law

Follow through on commitments

Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

Offer solution

Step up and lead

Don’t settle for “good enough”

Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

Show resilience

Lean into challenges

Support each other

Consider the implications

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