What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounting Associate- Internal Reporting & Working Capital position at Diversified Energy Company?
Company Profile
Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking a Senior Accounting Associate – Internal Reporting & Working Capital to oversee the Company’s current assets and current liabilities, including a broad portfolio of working capital and operational accounts. This role is central to providing clear visibility into what is driving working capital movements, connecting balance‑sheet activity to cash flow performance, and supporting accurate internal and external reporting in a public‑company environment.
This is an analysis‑heavy role for a technically strong accountant who enjoys complexity, thrives on continuous improvement, and is motivated to modernize reporting through automation, analytics, and technology.
Key Responsibilities:
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Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking a Senior Accounting Associate – Internal Reporting & Working Capital to oversee the Company’s current assets and current liabilities, including a broad portfolio of working capital and operational accounts. This role is central to providing clear visibility into what is driving working capital movements, connecting balance‑sheet activity to cash flow performance, and supporting accurate internal and external reporting in a public‑company environment.
This is an analysis‑heavy role for a technically strong accountant who enjoys complexity, thrives on continuous improvement, and is motivated to modernize reporting through automation, analytics, and technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own accounting and analysis for current asset and current liability accounts, including key working capital and operational balances.
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month‑end and quarter‑end close.
- Perform period‑over‑period working capital analysis, identifying and explaining drivers behind balance movements and business activity.
- Support preparation and analysis of the statement of cash flows, with specific ownership over working‑capital‑driven cash flow components.
- Bridge balance sheet changes to cash flow impacts, ensuring consistency across the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
- Deliver dynamic internal reporting that provides visibility into working capital trends, risks, and drivers at both the account and financial statement level.
- Partner with FP&A and Accounting leadership on monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc internal reporting, including variance explanations and management materials.
- Support external financial reporting and public‑company audit requirements, including preparation of audit‑quality documentation.
- Execute and maintain SOX‑compliant controls over working capital and internal reporting processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation using AI tools, Hyperion, BI platforms, ERP systems, and advanced Excel.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3–6 years of progressive accounting or analytical experience
- Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, working capital, and cash flow concepts
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
- CPA preferred (or active CPA candidate)
- Public company and/or public accounting experience
- Experience supporting cash flow statements, SOX controls, and external audits
- Exposure to multi‑entity or operationally complex environments
- Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.