Staff Accountant I - Corporate Accounting

General:

Citation is one of the largest privately-held independent oil and gas acquisition, development and production companies in the United States. Founded in 1981 by Forrest E. Harrell, Sr., Citation has built a significant portfolio of mature, long-life producing properties through a combination of disciplined acquisitions, focused operations and subsequent development. The Company has an enviable track record in attracting and retaining high-quality talent. This is the result of a stable, long-term business model and a corporate culture that emphasizes working smart, “doing business the right way,” and rewarding both performance and technical achievement. We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team, where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact helping to shape the future of our company and industry.

Job Duties:

• Process and code expense reports weekly
• Reconcile company credit cards to expense reports
• Excalibur property well master and cost center maintenance
• Accounting for company vehicle fleet – adds/sales/depreciation and booking gain/loss
• Posting cash receipts
• Prepare monthly cash activity journal voucher
• Record various miscellaneous monthly journal vouchers
• Verify JV documentation for Corporate Accounting Dept
• Assist with setting up properties for acquisitions
• Special projects as assigned

Competencies:

• Strives for Excellence – Maintains and improves professional and technical skills. Actively seeks to share knowledge and insights that promote learning
• Goal Oriented – Works with supervisor to defines personal goals and proactively drive to execution. Holds self-accountable for delivering results. Effective managing multiple priorities
• Exhibits Integrity – Is widely trusted and admits mistakes. Is seen as a direct, truthful individual. Follows through on commitments
• Communicates Openly – Good at focused listening. Provides timely and relevant information. Offers alternatives to “the way it’s always been done”
• Possesses Positive Attitude – Exhibits a positive, can-do attitude and expects the same from others. Is optimistic. Pursues everything with energy, drive and perseverance
• Seeks Accountability and Authority – Willing to be held accountable. Shares credit when applicable and avoids blaming others for issues. Well organized and capable of breaking down large jobs into manageable tasks.
• Adapts to Change – Sees change as an opportunity. Learns and grows from mistakes, shares information freely. Remains focused when facing changing circumstances.
• Team Player – Fully supports team decisions. Earns and gives respect at all levels within the company. Reliable; timely and trustworthy. Can be relied upon for a quality work product.
• Passion for Improving the Business – Seeks creative and innovative solutions. Takes action to achieve goals and goes above and beyond what is required.
• Embraces Shared Mission – Understands how their job adds value and impacts Citation’s performance and is a positive contributor to results.

Performance Measurements:

• Timely and accurate booking of monthly journal vouchers
• Timely and accurate processing of expense reports
• Timely and accurate updating of well master and cost center maintenance
• Timely posting of cash receipts
• Functions are conducted in accordance with company policy, established principles, standards, and legal requirements
• Works collaboratively as a team member and seeks ways to continue developing own capabilities

Qualifications:

• 4-year undergraduate degree (Accounting/Finance) with 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience in a corporate/general accounting department or accounting firm.
• Experience working with journal voucher preparation and invoice coding
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with management, as well as other departments
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal direction, demonstrates initiative and accountability in completing assignments, shows attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, communicates effectively and collaborates across teams. Working knowledge of Excalibur or similar accounting systems is required
• Working baseline knowledge of the various departmental activities in an upstream E&P company and their interface/integration with the accounting department
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Office skills
• CPA or CPA exam eligible a plus