Senior Production Accounting Analyst

Job Summary

The Senior Production Accounting Analyst is responsible for overseeing and performing complex production accounting functions for operated and non-operated oil and gas assets. This role ensures accurate reporting of production volumes, revenue distribution, regulatory compliance, and reconciliation of production data. The Senior Analyst serves as a subject matter expert, provides mentorship to junior staff, and collaborates cross-functionally with operations, revenue accounting, land, and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and process daily, monthly, and annual production volumes for oil, gas, NGLs, and water.
• Reconcile production data between field systems, regulatory filings, and accounting systems.
• Review and validate allocations, imbalances, shrink, fuel usage, and flare volumes.
• Coordinate and resolve discrepancies with field operations, marketing, revenue accounting, and third-party operators.
• Review and approve production allocations and system setups for new wells and acquisitions.
• Perform production data analysis to ensure accuracy prior to revenue distribution.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Develop and document policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Train and mentor junior production accounting staff.
• Participate in special projects including acquisitions, divestitures, and due diligence efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree: in Accounting, Finance, Energy Management, or related field required.
• 5+ years: of progressive production accounting experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge: of operated and non-operated properties.
• Experience: with allocation methodologies and production reporting requirements.
• Proven experience: in oil and gas accounting.
• Proficiency: in production accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills: (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Familiarity: with regulatory reporting requirements (state and federal).
• Understanding: of revenue accounting flow and joint interest billing (preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention: to detail and accuracy.
• Ability: to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication: and collaboration skills.
• Leadership: and mentoring capability.
• Process improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public accounting experience: (preferred but not required).
• Experience: with acquisitions and divestitures.
• Knowledge: of production data automation tools and reporting software.
• Experience: working with large-scale operated assets.