Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Accountant – Oil & Gas

Fort Worth | On-Site

A growing organization in the oil and gas industry is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who is eager to build industry expertise in a fast-paced, operational environment.

The Accountant will support day-to-day accounting activities, account reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and process-improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general accounting, exceptional attention to detail, comfort working with data, and a genuine interest in learning the unique financial and operational dynamics of the energy industry.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with daily accounting operations, including data entry, transaction processing, account maintenance, and documentation.

• Prepare journal entries, supporting schedules, and account reconciliations to ensure accurate general-ledger activity.

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including account analysis, accruals, and variance research.

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and other internal reporting.

• Review financial data for completeness, accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

• Research and resolve discrepancies, variances, and reconciling items in a timely manner.

• Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting records and supporting documentation.

• Partner with accounting, operations, land, production, and other internal teams to collect information, validate data, and support accurate reporting.

• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash activity, vendor records, and other accounting processes as needed.

• Support internal and external audit requests and help maintain strong internal controls.

• Participate in process-improvement initiatives focused on increasing accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across accounting workflows.

• Take on additional accounting projects and responsibilities as the team and business continue to grow.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.

• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred; recent accounting graduates with relevant internships or strong foundational experience are encouraged to apply.

• Interest in building a long-term career in oil and gas, energy, or operational accounting.

• Strong understanding of general accounting principles, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end close.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data.

• Experience with an ERP, accounting platform, or industry-specific accounting system is a plus.

• Oil and gas accounting experience - including exposure to joint interest billing, revenue accounting, production accounting, royalty accounting, or lease-operating expenses - is helpful but not required.

• Highly detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through resolution.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Why Join

This role offers a strong foundation for someone looking to grow their accounting career within the energy industry. You will gain exposure to the financial processes that support oil and gas operations while working alongside an experienced team that values accuracy, continuous learning, accountability, and operational excellence.

You will have the opportunity to strengthen your skills in financial reporting, reconciliations, close processes, and industry-specific accounting while contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of a growing organization's financial operations.

If you are interested in this position and possess the necessary qualifications submit your resume for immediate consideration to View email address on ziprecruiter.com