Senior Financial Reporting Accountant (Finance)

ABOUT US

Jonah Energy is an oil and gas exploration, and development company headquartered in Denver, Colorado and operating in the Green River Basin of Wyoming and Permian Basin in New Mexico. The company is one of the largest privately held natural gas producers in the US and focuses on producing oil and natural gas in an environmentally responsible manner.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under limited supervision the Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for working with the financial reporting team to produce timely and accurate financial statements, reports and disclosures under GAAP. Additionally, this role is responsible for obtaining required information that supports financial reporting to ensure compliance with GAAP and the company's internal controls.  The position may also review and approve various deliverables of the accounting team as needed. This position reports directly to the Director-Financial Reporting in the Denver office.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively engage in and support the monthly close process by creating journal entries, preparing accounting reconciliations and rolling forward monthly and quarterly files.
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by the team.
• 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.
• Responsible for the quarterly evaluation of ASC 842 – lease accounting and resulting journal entries.
• Prepare schedules that present revenues and expenses and well as costs that are non-recurring (one-time in nature) in support for our FP&A activities.
• Prepare the monthly LOS reports as well as 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).
• Maintain accounting related systems and processes, including but not limited to the company's chart of accounts and BA maintenance.
• Manage the vendor change maintenance process ensuring appropriate workflows are in place and being completed in a timely manner.
• 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.

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).
• Partner with legal team to prepare the annual Wyoming reporting.
• Partner with accounting leadership to help cover responsibilities when members of the team are on vacation or require assistance 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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance
• 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

• Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)

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, as business requires

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.

20%

Stoop, kneel, bend and reach

20%

Dexterity to write and manipulate keyboard and mouse

100%

Jonah Energy determines the salary level for potential new employees by considering a candidate's experience, skills, and education, 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- and long-term incentive program.  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.

Salary Minimum: 85000Salary Maximum: 100000