WildFire Energy LLC

Revenue Accountant

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


REPORTS TO:


Supervisor, Operations Accounting


ABOUT WILDFIRE ENERGY:

WildFire Energy is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, exploitation, and production of oil and natural gas properties in the United States through the application of modern technology and production optimization. WildFire’s principal assets are located in the Brazos Valley area of the eastern Eagle Ford.


POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Regulatory Accountant is responsible for the research, preparation and filing of all necessary regulatory accounting filings on a timely and accurate basis, working cross-functionally with our Accounting, Production Operations, Marketing and HSE teams.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

File State and Federal regulatory reports for production, as required
Accurately calculate payments and submit regulatory reports to state agencies on a timely basis
Report and pay prior period adjustments to the agencies on a timely basis
Assist revenue accountants with processing severance taxes monthly
Prepare account reconciliations to identify and resolve any outstanding balances
Perform regression testing when necessary to ensure accuracy of regulatory processes and reports
Communicate with other departments to ensure severance taxes, state and federal royalties are properly recorded and reported to the regulatory agencies
Responsible for researching and staying current on new and proposed regulations to ensure accurate and timely regulatory filings
Resolve preliminary variances and audit requests from the agencies
Work with severance tax advisors to minimize severance taxes, obtain refunds and incorporate results into monthly filings
Maintain policies, procedures and internal controls documentation related to specific job duties
Analyze severance tax reporting processes and improve process automation
Perform special projects that require knowledge of oil and gas regulatory accounting when needed
Run ad-hoc reports for engineering, accounting, and regulatory groups
Provide response/resolution in a timely and thorough manner to all internal and external inquiries

The duties described above are a brief summation of the general nature and level of work performed but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required. This position may be asked to perform other accounting and finance duties/activities as necessary or required.


LOCATION/WORK SCHEDULE:

Office Location: Houston, TX
Hybrid Schedule: Mon - Thurs in office with Flex-Fridays (remote option every Friday)


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Proficiency in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook), Spotfire, and the ability to learn new software or applications

High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
Proficiency to troubleshoot data variables
Highly-driven and self-motivated
Ability to deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
Experience with Quorum On-Demand is preferred but not required


EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or related field from an accredited four-year university

Minimum of 3 years of industry experience

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