Gulfport Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company with its principal properties located in the Utica Shale in Eastern Ohio, the SCOOP Woodford and SCOOP Springer plays in Central Oklahoma.
Gulfport aims to create sustainable value through the economic development of our significant resource plays in the Utica and SCOOP operating areas. Our strategy is to develop our assets in an environmentally responsible manner, while generating sustainable cash flow, improving margins and operating efficiencies and returning capital to shareholders. To accomplish these goals, we allocate capital expenditures to projects we believe offer the highest rate of return and we deploy leading drilling and completion techniques and technologies in our development efforts.
Title:
Senior Financial Accountant
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
FLSA:
United States of America (Exempt)
Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Financial Accountant supports month-end close and reporting, with an operations-focused scope, within the Financial Accounting group.
The group supports both corporate and operations functions. This position is based in the Oklahoma City office.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Month-End Close & Journal Entries
Prepare, review, or post monthly and quarterly journal entries (e.g., capital and LOE accruals, property tax accruals, prepaid insurance).
Perform other accrual or reclass entries as needed.
Analyze changes in leasehold, capital, and lease operating expenses to confirm accuracy and identify needed corrections.
Reporting, Reconciliations & Rollforwards
Prepare or review monthly and ad hoc schedules including internal reporting, reconciliations and rollforwards
Analyze actual expenses for variance analysis with AFE and Field Estimates
Process Improvement & Special Projects
Support process improvement development and implementation within the department.
Perform special projects to compile cost data for management and operations.
Support technical projects such as system testing and system enhancements/development.
Other duties as assigned by management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Proficient with MS Office applications; advanced in MS Excel
Proficient personal computer skills including database maintenance
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Performance-Based Bonus Programs
Professional Development Opportunities
Competitive Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Strong problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, analytical skills with a high attention to detail
Must be able to work independently and make decisions with and without direction
Must be self-motivated
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Team player personality that works well with others
Flexible, goal oriented and able to accept/manage change
Strong time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of the Quorum Upstream system preferred
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Oil & Gas experience in accounting preferred
Minimum 4-8 years of accounting experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, along with equipment necessary to design, draw, and execute plans.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. The ability to use a computer, tablet or smart phone for extended periods of time. Basic use of office equipment such as copier and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work will vary due to workload and needs of the company.
TRAVEL:
Minimal travel is expected for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
Gulfport Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Gulfport also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, except where such an accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
