Gulfport Energy

Senior JIB Accountant

Oklahoma City, OK

full time

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

Gulfport Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company with its principal properties located in the Utica Shale in Eastern Ohio, the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer plays in Central Oklahoma.

Gulfport aims to create sustainable value through the economic development of our significant resource plays in the Utica and SCOOP operating areas. Our strategy is to develop our assets in an environmentally responsible manner, while generating sustainable cash flow, improving margins and operating efficiencies and returning capital to shareholders. To accomplish these goals, we allocate capital expenditures to projects we believe offer the highest rate of return and we deploy leading drilling and completion techniques and technologies in our development efforts.

Title:

Senior JIB Accountant

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

FLSA:

United States of America (Exempt)

Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Execute the monthly JIB process from pre-JIB review through JIB invoice distribution

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Responsible for monthly rebill review and processing

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Analyze transactions of higher complexity to determine appropriate accounting treatment

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Calculate and prepare monthly drilling, completion, workover and producing overhead entries and other monthly JIB entries as needed

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Maintain monthly allocations

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Responsible for master data setup and maintenance of cost centers and AFEs, in collaboration with operations analysts and landmen

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Perform first-level review of journal entries prepared by other staff members

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Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts and propose necessary adjusting entries

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Serve as a resource or subject matter expert to peers and colleagues with less experience

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Prepare, maintain, and develop more complex schedules, reports, and analysis for distribution to internal and external customers

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Assist with analysis of actual vs budgeted amounts for specific expense categories

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Investigate and understand unusual transactions

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Collaborate with multiple departments as necessary

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Assist with responding to joint venture audit and financial audit requests

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Assist with the testing and implementation of ERP system updates

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Other duties and projects as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

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Proficient with MS Office applications, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills, such as pivot tables and lookups.

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Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

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Proactive and ambitious approach to looking at processes and systems to facilitate continuous improvement

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Solid time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

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Knowledge of COPAS accounting principles and joint operating agreements

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Effective verbal and written communication skills

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Ability to understand and learn new concepts quickly

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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field

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Five (5+) or more years oil & gas experience in joint interest accounting and/or cost accounting preferred

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Quorum or other ERP system experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. The ability to use a computer or laptop for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time exempt position in the Oklahoma City corporate office. Days and hours of work will vary due to workload and needs of the company.

TRAVEL:

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

Gulfport Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Gulfport also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, except where such an accommodation would cause an undue hardship.