Senior Operations Accountant - Property & Cost (Oil & Gas)

Our client is a rapidly growing, privately held oil and gas company specializing in the identification, acquisition, and development of oil and gas properties. It is led by an exceptional and experienced team, with a proven track record of success in the industry.

Our client offers:

• An extremely competitive compensation package including:
• Base
• Bonus (15-25%)
• Amazing 401k plan
• 4/1 work schedule
• Great Houston location

Overview

This role is built for a hands-on operational accountant who thrives in a smaller, fast-moving oil & gas environment. The Senior Operations Accountant will support property and cost accounting, operational reporting, and month-end close, while also serving as a backup for A/P and assisting the Operational Accounting Manager when needed. The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of oil & gas operational accounting experience and is comfortable owning calculations in Excel and working cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead property and cost accounting activities, including hands-on calculations using Excel.

• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of operational data, LOS, and related reporting.

• Prepare and review journal entries (depletion, ARO, amortization, fixed assets, prepaid accounts, etc.).

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

• Support cost accounting and analyze field-level operational expenses.

• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across entities.

• Serve as a backup to Accounts Payable when needed.

• Support the Operational Accounting Manager with operational data, analysis, and reporting.

• Participate in interim and year-end audit activities, including PBC preparation and selections.

• Review new contracts and advise on proper accounting treatment.

• Contribute to special projects tied to drilling, acquisitions, and operational growth.

What Theyre Looking For

• 5+ years of operational accounting experience with a small oil & gas company (critical).

• Strong hands-on property and/or cost accounting experience; can be stronger in cost with lighter property experience.

• Advanced Excel skills and comfort performing manual calculations.

• Ability to work in a lean accounting team with cross-training expectations.

• Strong organizational habits and reliable attendance (a key factor for success in this role).

• Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.

• Experience with Quorum OnDemand, OGsys, or other O&G systems is helpful but not required.

Benefits & Perks

• 4/1 work schedule

• PTO based on experience, up to 27 days

• 10 company holidays

• 401(k) with 5% match

• Standard medical, dental, and vision benefits

Why This Role Matters
This is a high-impact position that supports a stable, PE-backed operator with a steady drilling program and active acquisition strategy. The Controller values reliability, hands-on capability, and an operational mindset. If you've lived the small-company O&G accounting life and enjoy wearing multiple hats, this is your lane.