What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Accountant position at Devon Energy Prod Co LP?
At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today’s greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest. The Financial Analysis Accountant will work under general supervision to calculate and post monthly accruals for Operating Expenses and Capital Expenditures for Devon’s business segments, and provide analysis of internal financial reports to Business Unit and Accounting leadership. The accountant also performs various other tasks including coding reviews, preparing manual journal entries, performing account reconciliations, supporting process and system optimization efforts, and providing customer service to accounting and operations teams as needed. • Leverage understanding of the principles, theories and concepts of oil and gas accounting and apply them to assignments such as preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation and analysis of financial data • Calculate and record monthly accruals for Operating Expenses and Capital Expenditures • Present monthly Financial Results to Accounting Management • Provide accounting guidance and expenditures analysis to operations and accounting teams • Provides support to other team members on complex tasks and projects • Collaborate with other team members in identifying, developing, and implementing process optimization and best practices • Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to improve overall business performance • Other duties as assigned Education: • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any other related discipline Experience: • 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in areas such as Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Operations or a related field. • 5 years Oil and Gas Accounting experience preferred • Advanced Microsoft Office365 skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and Teams • Process automation and optimization experience preferred • Experience using data analysis and/or automation software tools & techniques preferred (i.e. Power BI, Power Automate, UiPath, Alteryx, FME) Certifications: • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred) Competencies: • Stakeholder Relationships • Oral & Written Communication • Results Oriented • Active Learning • Digital Literacy • Business Acumen • Innovation • Strong prioritization and organization skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Skills: • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Financial Analysis • Financial Systems • Financial Statement Analysis • Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) • Financial Data Management • Cash Flow Management • Variance Analysis • Account Reconciliations • Documentation Procedures • Documentation Procedures • Business Process Improvements • Financial Compliance • Monthly Close Process Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. For more information on Equal Employment Opportunity, please follow these links: EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Provision Stay connected by joining our network! Enter your e-mail and tell us a bit about yourself, and we'll keep you informed about upcoming events and opportunities that match your interests. Extraordinary work begins with extraordinary people. At Devon, we employ the best people to push boundaries, develop new ideas and take us further.
