26-218.A2 - Compliance Accountant

Job Objective:

Report and pay state royalties and tax filings; ensure compliance with state regulatory requirements; and reconcile balance sheet accounts.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly state and federal royalties and tax filings/payment requests, including prior period adjustments and amendments, to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Develop and maintain a constructive working relationship with the state agencies through timely responses to inquiries. Review state tax regulations to ensure compliance and all incentives and exemptions are being properly accounted for and applied. Maintain working knowledge of regulatory statues, changes to regulations, and provide interpretation guidance as needed. Prepares balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned accounts on a monthly basis. Enhance monthly processes by increasing accuracy and creating efficiencies. Performs special projects that require knowledge of state reporting as needed. Assists in audits and inquiries from other functions/outside parties. Provides training and guidance to junior staff and new employees.

Other Job Responsibilities:

Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation. Supports company vision and mission. Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings. Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Five (5) years minimum experience in oil and gas compliance accounting. Three (3) years minimum experience in revenue accounting. Ability to proactively identify and solve complex problems with little assistance or guidance. Ability to solve problems accurately and exhibit exceptional proficiency in data management, including spreadsheet proficiency. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers of other departments, regulators, and the public. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. Outstanding administrative and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex revenue data into an organized and presentable manner. Proficiency in the use and application of the following software:

Required:

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Preferred:

SAP PRA, and Alteryx.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in accounting.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

None. Hilcorp, founded in 1989, is the largest privately-held oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States and is the largest oil producer in Louisiana. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Hilcorp has over 2,800 employees in multiple operating areas including the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, the Northeast United States, Wyoming, New Mexico and Alaska's Cook Inlet and North Slope. Our formula is to grow the company by leveraging our core competencies and operational expertise. Our proficiency in these key areas has resulted in significant growth over the last several years. Hilcorp is consistently acknowledged for its culture, values and ethics. In fact we have been recognized by multiple, local and national, publications as one of the best places to work in America. Hilcorp has also been commended for its unique programs that foster charitable giving by its employees and our emphasis on partnering with the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in our accomplishments and strive to maintain a culture that will allow for continued growth. Hilcorp Energy is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Return to career site