Production Accounting Analyst

Company Information

Bison Oil & Gas is a Denver-based upstream Oil & Gas Exploration and Production company committed to pursuing value through responsible oil and gas development that ensures maximum benefits to both shareholders and stakeholders by operating intelligently, ethically, responsibly, and on the cutting edge of technology.

Bison Oil & Gas IV operates in the DJ Basin of Colorado and Wyoming. Bison has operated in the DJ since 2015 and currently operates over 200,000 net acres, 400 wells, and ~30,000 BOE of production per day. Bison is a leading new-age operator that strives to operate with the least possible impact on the environment and our surrounding communities. Bison is one of the largest private companies in the DJ Basin.

Why this role matters to our organization:

The Production Accounting Analyst is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of production data, which directly impacts financial reconciliations, operational decisions, and regulatory compliance. By supporting production accounting efforts, the Production Accounting Analyst helps Bison maintain transparency, optimize cost allocations, and ensure timely reporting for effective decision-making.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

To be successful, the ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills to extract, analyze, and validate production data accurately, along with proficiency in accounting systems such as P2. A collaborative mindset is essential for working with various teams in the office and field teams.

Summary

The Production Accounting Analyst is responsible for accurate reporting and reconciliation of oil and gas production volumes. This includes maintaining production accounting systems, analyzing production data, assisting with monthly volume reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory filings.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Support production accounting efforts by ensuring accurate data for production volume reporting and financial reconciliations using P2.

• Maintain data integrity and accurate setup for tracking volumes, costs, and revenues.

• Extract and analyze production data for operational decisions, royalty settlements, and regulatory reporting.

• Create and monitor validation tools for production volumes and identify discrepancies for timely reporting.

• Support setup and maintenance of well and facility designs within the production system to allocate production and sales volumes.

• Collaborate with field teams to understand operations and ensure accurate and timely reporting of production data.

• Reconcile daily and monthly production volumes, providing accurate data for decision-making and financial reporting.

• Assist with monthly volume reporting for accounting accruals, revenue distribution, and cost allocations.

• Support gas gathering and gas lift activities, identifying and resolving discrepancies in volume allocations.

• Assist with the reconciliation of oil statements and trucked oil run tickets to ensure alignment with financial reporting.

• Ensure SOX compliance and adherence to internal controls in production accounting processes.

Core Competencies: 

• Responsiveness to Tasks

• Ownership of Projects

• Hitting Deadlines 

• New Skill Development

• Tackling New Challenges

• Working Well with Others 

Education and Experience (required):

• 3 years of experience in production at an upstream oil & gas company. Includes: accounting, analyst, etc. roles 

• P2 experience. 

• Knowledge of SQL.

• Advanced Excel capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. 

Education and Experience (preferred):

• 5 years of experience in production at an upstream oil & gas company. Includes: accounting, analyst, etc. roles 

• Advanced degree in relevant field. 

Other Requirements: 

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening

• Ability to legally work in the US without sponsorship 

Additional Information

Compensation: 

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $83,500 - $132,400 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above. 

Top Benefits & Perks: 

As a member of Bison, you’ll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Medical Plan: Bison offers multiple medical plans to choose from. 

- Lowest level plan premiums are covered at 100% for employee and dependents

- Additional buy-up plan options available with premiums covered at 75% for employee and dependents

• HSA with Bison per pay period contribution.

• FSA across multiple medical plans.

• Dental Plan: Bison covers premiums for dental plans for employees and dependents. 

• Vision plans. 

• Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D covered by Bison. 

• 401k plan: Bison matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 4% of compensation. 

• Paid Time Off. 

• Paid Volunteer Day. 

• Sick Time.

• Onsite Gyms.

• Paid Parking or RTD Pass.

• Cellphone reimbursement. 

Location:

This position is located Denver, Colorado. Candidates currently residing in locations outside of daily commuting distance will be considered, however, it is the expectation that the selected individual will be available at the work location. No relocation or travel assistance will be provided by the Company for this position. 

Work Environment:

This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office space wherein employee may be provided a public work station (cubicle) or private office. From time to time, the role will require field visits where exposure to extreme weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, dust, electrical charges and other unforeseen exposures may be encountered. 

Physical Demands:

In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites, the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individuals might be asked to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. in the performance of this position. 

Position Type and Working Hours:

This is a full-time position. Typical work hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. working Friday’s. Employee must be capable and willing to work overtime as required and to participate in occasional meetings, events, seminars, conferences, or other activities outside of typical work hours. Employees responsible for project operations are expected to monitor and, in some cases, respond to emails, calls, or texts outside of business hours.

Travel:

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training, seminars, field visits, or visits to onsite locations. 

Disclaimer: 

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice. 

Hiring Practices:

Bison is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR Manager at careers@bisonog.com. Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings including but not limited to background checks and drug screens.