JIB Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

The JIB Accountant position will be responsible for accurate and timely accounting for a variety of joint interest related activities.  Knowledge of COPAS accounting principles and joint operating agreements is preferred.  This job requires the ability to work with others, multi-task and meet assigned deadlines.  This role will be expected to collaborate on process improvements and take part in implementing changes as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Calculate and prepare monthly JIB entries and other entries as needed
• Analyze transactions to determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Assist with monthly material transfers and reconciliations, as needed
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts and propose necessary adjusting entries
• Assist with master data setup and maintenance of cost centers, AFEs, and contacts for the monthly billing distribution
• Prepare and maintain monthly schedules, scorecard reports, and analysis for distribution to internal and external customers
• Collaborate with multiple departments as necessary
• Assist with researching and responding to joint venture audit and financial audit requests
• Other duties and projects, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Proficient with MS Office applications, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills, such as pivot tables, lookups, etc.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Quorum experience preferred, but not required, strong understanding of ERP systems and subledgers
• Ability to understand and learn new concepts quickly
• Proactive and ambitious approach to looking at processes and systems to facilitate continuous improvement
• Solid time management skills; ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field preferred
• Three (3+) or more years oil & gas experience, joint interest accounting and/or cost accounting preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. The ability to use a computer or laptop for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional, but casual, office environment.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time exempt hybrid position in the Oklahoma City corporate office. Days and hours of work will vary due to workload and needs of the company.
TRAVEL:

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

Gulfport Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Gulfport also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, except where such an accommodation would cause an undue hardship.