Senior Accountant - job 1 of 43

As a Senior Accountant at Jobot, your primary responsibilities will include managing joint interest billing, coding and recording non-operated JIBs, and conducting monthly calculations of depreciation, depletion, and amortization in the Fixed Asset System. You will also handle account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, conduct financial analyses, and assist with the accounting close process, among other critical tasks.

To qualify for the Senior Accountant position at Jobot, candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field and at least five years of experience in the oil and gas accounting sector. Familiarity with Energy Link, OpenInvoice, and advanced Excel skills are important for success in this role.

At Jobot, the Senior Accountant will enjoy a hybrid work environment that encourages collaboration and independence. We value work-life balance, and our team is supportive and focused on achieving shared goals while allowing flexibility in how work is completed.

Jobot offers a comprehensive benefits package for Senior Accountants, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees' well-being and future.

Senior Accountants at Jobot frequently use tools such as Excel for data analysis and reporting, as well as Energy Link and OpenInvoice for managing oil and gas accounting tasks. Familiarity with Excalibur Software is also preferred to facilitate your work.

In response, you should detail your specific experiences with preparing and managing joint interest bills, emphasizing any tools you've used and how you ensured accuracy and compliance in billing processes.

Provide detailed accounts of challenges, illustrating your problem-solving skills and how your accounting knowledge helped navigate those issues, including any metrics or outcomes to underscore your effectiveness.

Describe your systematic approach to account reconciliations, including checks and balances you utilize, tools you leverage, and how you follow up on discrepancies to ensure resolution.

Focus on your advanced skills in Excel and give examples of complex functions, pivot tables, or macros you've created to gather insights that impact financial decision-making.

Share insights on metrics such as return on investment, profit margins, operating cash flow, and exploration and production costs, and explain how monitoring these can drive stronger financial health.

Discuss your specific role in the month-end close process, including the steps you take, timelines you adhere to, and any collaborative efforts with other departments to ensure timely completion.

Talk about your commitment to professional development, mentioning any relevant courses, certifications, and professional associations you’re affiliated with to stay informed about changes in accounting standards.

Highlight any financial software you have experience with, emphasizing reporting tools and how you used them to generate reports that provided insights and supported management decisions.

Share a specific instance where you played a key role in an audit, detailing your involvement, any challenges faced, and how your efforts contributed to a positive outcome.

Tailor your response to reflect your admiration for Jobot’s values or culture and how your career goals align with what the company offers, showcasing your enthusiasm for contributing to their success.