Senior Regulatory Accountant

Description

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

The Senior Regulatory Accountant under minimal oversight is responsible for all federal requirements with the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Senior Regulatory Accountant will prepare all internal and external documents and interact with various state and federal agencies; partners; member of the Revenue and Production team; and various other departments. This position reports and pays production taxes and royalties to the appropriate agencies. Additionally, the role is responsible for calculating appropriate accruals to ensure financial statement accuracy and preparing applicable general ledger account reconciliations. This position prepares journal entries, account reconciliations and other Ad hoc monthly. The Senior Regulatory Accountant reports to the Revenue Supervisor in the Denver office.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and submit monthly payments and supporting royalty reports for ONRR
• Identify the necessary processing plant unbundling requirements for ONRR and related deductible expenses.
• Respond to all direct ONRR requests, audits and questions/communications.
• Identify solutions for automation of unbundling process; keep current with regulatory changes requiring adjustments to our ONRR templates.
• Timely process of State royalties.
• Timely process Production taxes: severance, conservation, Ad Valorem and school taxes.
• Maintain current with regulatory changes impacting the accuracy of severance, conservation and Ad Valorem taxes.
• Professionally interact, using various communication methods, with various state and federal agencies, partners, members of the Revenue and Production team, and other departments in the company.
• Performs special projects of complex nature.
• Annually prepare and submit the Gross Products report to Sublette County with accuracy and validation to the Wyoming severance tax.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve Ad hoc requests from individuals both internally and externally.
• Develop the skill set of their team, including themselves, in areas related to revenue accounting such as regulatory reporting, tax reporting and statutory requirements in the states we operate.
• Actively engage in cross-training initiatives to ensure the team has appropriate coverage of all working areas.
• 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

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned to support the success of the department and company

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience in working with regulatory agencies and an understanding of regulatory interpretation.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail to produce accurate work.
• Exercise sound judgement in selecting alternative solutions to complex problems.
• Quorum Business Solutions, or similar oil and gas system experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to manage and analyze large amounts of data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; successfully converse with all levels of the company, customers, and business associates
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent prioritization, organization and multi-task skills to beat or meet required deadlines
• Self-starter; thrives in a lean team, fast-paced environment and with varying degrees of direction
• Strong collaborator; work well with all groups in a team environment
• Work independently with guidance on more complex issues
• Professional integrity, accountability and ownership of work

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• 7 years of Oil and Gas accounting experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• None

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Previous experience in Oil and Gas Exploration & Production
• Experience with Quorum

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• None

POSITION SCOPE & IMPACT

• Individual Contributor with short to medium term impact on business unit and company

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in a climate-controlled office and routinely use standard office equipment

TRAVEL

• Up to 5%, as business requires

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Jonah Energy determines the salary level for potential new employees by considering a candidate's education, skills, and experience, 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 programs.  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 : $88,000 - $100,000