Senior JIB Accountant

Chord Energy is seeking an experienced Joint Interest Billing (“JIB”) and Accounts Receivable accountant to join the JIB/AR group to support the Operations Accounting Department. This position reports to the Accounting Supervisor and is located in downtown Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

Assist with monthly Joint Interest Billing process

Process monthly working interest changes and rebills

Review and resolve working interest owner aging receivable balances

Apply cash received to outstanding accounts receivables

Address owner inquiries related to receivable balances

Prepare and record journal entries for monthly close

Prepare account reconciliations

Identify and assist in implementation of process improvement projects

Train and mentor less experienced team members

Handle and/or assist with special projects or other accounting related assignments as requested

Other duties include but not limited to: Maintain SOX controls, policies and procedures related to specific job duties

Coordinate and lead external audit/internal audit/legal/business development requests, as needed

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related degree

8 years of oil and gas accounting experience

Strong analytical skills and ability to create and/or improve processes

Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Develop a relationship and communicate effectively with various areas of the organization

Understanding of US GAAP and experience in GAAP accounting research

Strong Excel skills

Strong time management & multi-tasking skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy

Flexible with the demands of a growing company

Ability to meet deadlines

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Accounts Receivable experience

Ability to think creatively and bring ideas to the table to improve processes

Experience with Enertia accounting systems

Experience with EnergyLink

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.