Senior Financial Reporting Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

Under limited supervision the Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for supporting the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, reports and disclosures in accordance with GAAP. This role ensures compliance by gathering necessary supporting information and reviewing and approving key deliverables from the accounting team. This position reports directly to the Manager – Financial Reporting in the Denver office.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintain respectful and productive working relationships within and across all work groups, ensuring effective collaboration and cooperation.

- Create a work environment that is consistent with the company’s Purpose, Vision & Core Values.

- Actively engage in and support the monthly close process by creating journal entries, preparing accounting reconciliations and rolling forward monthly and quarterly files.

- Review account reconciliations and notify team members if items are incomplete or need to be redone.

- Contribute to the financial reporting process by performing financial statement tie-outs, rolling forward workpapers and gathering support and inputs needed by the team.

- Critically evaluate the various inputs for financial reporting to ensure completeness and accuracy. Research, correct and report to manager any discrepancies.

- Partner with team to ensure timely calculation of the quarterly evaluation of ASC 842 – lease accounting and resulting journal entries.

- Partner with team to produce monthly LOS reports and any ad hoc LOS reporting as requested by the team.

- Partner with team to ensure timely calculation of the company’s ARO process ensuring accurate outcomes and thoroughly documented process memos.

- Support interim and annual audits by gathering control support, obtaining certification signatures, updating process narratives and obtaining required documents for our external auditors (PBC requests).

- Create and maintain process documentation and narratives.

- Maintain accounting related systems and processes, including but not limited to the company’s chart of accounts and BA maintenance.

OTHER DUTIES

- Complete or ensure the completion of the Census reporting support.

- Proactively mitigate risk for the company by documenting business processes (desk manual format).

- Provide coverage and support for accounting responsibilities during team absences or when additional assistance is needed to meet deadlines Perform other duties and projects, as assigned, to support the success of the department and company.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

- None

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Knowledge of oil and gas industry accounting.

- Strong Excel skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to research, propose and apply new and existing transactions to complex accounting issues.

- High attention to detail to complete accurate work.

- Financial and business acumen and technical financial reporting skills.

- Strong critical thinking skills to exercise sound judgement in evaluation and selecting alternative solutions to complex problems.

- Advanced understanding of GAAP and how to apply it to new and existing transactions.

- Extensive knowledge of difficult accounting concepts and procedures to apply in daily activities in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment.

- Proactive; excellent prioritization, organization and multi-task skills to beat or meet required deadlines.

- Self-starter; thrives in a lean team, fast-paced environment with varying degrees of direction.

- Flexible with the demands of a growing company.

- Strong collaborator; work well with all groups in a team environment.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively converse with all levels of the company, customers, business associates.

- Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

- Professional integrity and accountability.

- Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

- Degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance or relevant equivalent experience

- 6+ years’ experience in accounting - 3+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas accounting

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

- None

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Previous accounting experience in Oil and Gas Exploration & Production

- Experience in auditing

- Experience with Quorum or similar accounting system

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

- None

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

- None

POSITION SCOPE & IMPACT

- Individual contribution with impact on short to medium goals for the department and company.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Work in a climate-controlled office and routinely use standard office equipment.

TRAVEL

- Minimal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

% of Work Time

Remain in a seated position

80%

Speak and hear clearly

100%

Lift office products and supplies, up to 20lbs.

10%

Stoop, kneel, bend and reach

10%

Dexterity to write and manipulate keyboard and mouse

100%

Jonah Energy determines the salary level for potential new employees by considering a candidate's education, skills, and experience, along with the position's work location, external market conditions and internal pay equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including generous PTO, 401k match and discretionary profit sharing, tuition assistance, professional development, and eligibility for short-term and long-term incentive programs. Additionally, eligible employees may enroll in health, dental, vision and life insurance on their first day of employment and elect from several voluntary group benefits. As an employee you have the opportunity to make a difference in a company where your position is critical to project success!

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Jonah Energy LLC not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings.