Overview
A growing oil and gas consulting firm specializing in operational clarity and profitability is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Accountant to support clients on a project basis. This fully remote, independent contractor role is ideal for professionals with 7+ years of oil and gas accounting experience, particularly in exploration and production (E&P) operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform and support Joint Interest Billing (JIB) processes, including billing preparation, review, and responding to partner inquiries
- Support revenue accounting functions such as revenue allocations, owner distributions, and reconciliations
- Collaborate with production data and accounting teams to validate volumes and ensure accurate revenue and expense allocations
- Review and reconcile working interest owner balances and joint venture accounts
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities related to upstream accounting
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, partner questions, and account variances
- Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready financial records
- Work collaboratively with client and consulting teams to meet project milestones and reporting deadlines
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of oil and gas accounting experience, preferably supporting E&P operators
- Strong expertise in Joint Interest Billing (JIB), revenue accounting, and upstream accounting processes
- Familiarity with production accounting coordination and upstream financial workflows
- Proficiency with oil and gas accounting systems such as SAP, Quorum ODA, or similar platforms
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment with strong time management and accountability
- Highly responsive and proactive communication skills, both internally and with clients
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Ability to quickly adapt to different client systems, processes, and project requirements
Compensation & Work Arrangement
- This is a 1099 independent contractor position
- Compensation is project-based and aligned with the scope of work and deliverables
- Contractors manage their own schedules and work methods while meeting project deadlines
- No employee benefits are provided (e.g., health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans)
Location
This opportunity offers consistent project work for high-performing contractors with respected operators in the oil and gas industry. The role involves collaboration with experienced professionals in a professional and results-driven environment.