Senior Production Accounting Analyst

Job Summary

The Senior Production Accounting Analyst is responsible for overseeing and performing complex production accounting functions for operated and non-operated oil and gas assets. This role ensures accurate reporting of production volumes, revenue distribution, regulatory compliance, and reconciliation of production data. The Senior Analyst serves as a subject matter expert, provides mentorship to junior staff, and collaborates cross-functionally with operations, revenue accounting, land, and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyze and process daily, monthly, and annual production volumes for oil, gas, NGLs, and water.

- Reconcile production data between field systems, regulatory filings, and accounting systems.

- Review and validate allocations, imbalances, shrink, fuel usage, and flare volumes.

- Coordinate and resolve discrepancies with field operations, marketing, revenue accounting, and third-party operators.

- Review and approve production allocations and system setups for new wells and acquisitions.

- Perform production data analysis to ensure accuracy prior to revenue distribution.

- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.

- Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.

- Develop and document policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.

- Train and mentor junior production accounting staff.

- Participate in special projects including acquisitions, divestitures, and due diligence efforts.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Energy Management, or related field required.

- 5+ years of progressive production accounting experience in the oil and gas industry.

- Strong knowledge of operated and non-operated properties.

- Experience with allocation methodologies and production reporting requirements.

- Proven experience in oil and gas accounting.

- Proficiency in production accounting systems

- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)

- Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements (state and federal).

- Understanding of revenue accounting flow and joint interest billing (preferred)

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- High attention to detail and accuracy.

- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Leadership and mentoring capability.

- Process improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

- Public accounting experience (preferred but not required).

- Experience with acquisitions and divestitures.

- Knowledge of production data automation tools and reporting software.

- Experience working with large-scale operated assets.