Baker Tilly
Senior Associate, Client Accounting Services-Oil and Gas
Baker Tilly, Houston, Texas, United States, 77001
Senior Associate, Managed Services, Upstream Energy
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest-growing consulting and accounting firms in the country? Would you thrive on a highly dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional client service in accounting and advisory? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Senior Associate with our Managed Services, Upstream Energy team! The Oil and Gas Accounting Services team provides accounting and financial reporting services for Upstream Oil and Gas Operators, Investors, and Royalty Portfolios. Their deep understanding of industry requirements and stakeholder needs provide for a complete turnkey solution. Bringing an inventory of best practices, technology partnerships and automation solutions for both accounting systems and data providers allows for quick onboarding process and a cost effective, accurate on-going service. The primary responsibility of the Senior Associate, Oil & Gas, is to provide accounting controls and financial reporting to our clients. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, tracking information pertaining to our clients' key performance indicators, and providing advice and insights to our clients. A strong background working in the general ledger, with GAAP reporting requirements. You will enjoy this role if: You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in upstream energy, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve. You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges. You want to work for a leading advisory firm that serves middle-market clients, keeps both their clients' and employees' best interests in mind, and are transparent in their decisions. You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you with the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!) You want to contribute to your team's professional growth and develop your own leadership skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow. Responsibilities: As a Senior Associate, you will manage all phases of planning and administering large and complex outsourced accounting engagements. Requires a knowledge of upstream oil and gas accounting department specialties, including General Ledger (e.g., period closes, accrual processes, audit support, GAAP entries for ARO, depletion, hedge mark to market, impairments, etc.), A/P & JIB (e.g., COPAS standards, coding, allocations, controls, etc.), and Revenue (e.g., severance taxes, production allocation, royalty burdens, etc.). Responsible for all aspects of staff development and performance. Hands-on with projects, process improvements, staff planning, and client engagement profitability. Client Service Delivery: Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives in client organizations and provide client service at the highest level. Implement client service processes for each of your accounts; oversee adherence to processes and controls. Set up and configure software to match the client's business process. Respect the confidential and independent nature of client relationships. Exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties. Understand and diagnose client issues effectively and efficiently. Maintain active communication to control expectations and ensure client satisfaction. General Ledger and Month-end Close: Plan and manage service delivery for multiple clients, independently and autonomously. Responsible for client engagement preparation activities, including assigning responsibilities to staff, implementing controls, and reviewing client deliverables. Strong understanding of upstream oil and gas accounting principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data and making computations to compile financial records. Experienced in leading month end close activities along with preparation of financial reports. Develop and implement procedures for major functional areas (e.g., A/P, month-end close, financials preparation, etc.). Document certain aspects of service delivery, including client workflow, processes, controls, and period close. Demonstrate analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication, and troubleshooting skills. Take on occasional special project work with the ability to manage the project from start to finish. Investigate and implement automation tools and offshoring to improve efficiencies and margins. Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and multi-tasking to meet deadlines. Business Development & Growth: Proactively engage in business development activities (client and prospect meetings, conference attendance, speaking engagements) to support the overall growth of the practice. Build rapport and maintain active relationships with clients and prospects. Bring forward ideas to enhance our services, client experience, and team skills. Assist in hiring and recruiting high-quality staff. Manage and mentor staff by providing performance feedback and coaching. Review performance counselee time budgets and performance and development goals. Act, and be perceived as a positive role model and leader within the team. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required. Three to Five (3-5 plus years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting functions, including two (2) plus years in the upstream oil and gas industry. Two (2) + years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates. Previous public accounting and/ or consulting experience is a plus. Strong knowledge of upstream oil and gas accounting concepts related to the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows is required. Strong professional network and experience in the upstream oil and gas industry in Houston High motivation, initiative, and positive attitude Experience with Sage Intacct, PakEnergy and/or Quorum accounting software Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills (MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Ability to work in a cross-functional, rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment serving multiple clients. Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy. Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities appropriately. Ability to learn innovative technology and processes quickly. Strong analytical thinker and problem solver Team player, will roll up their sleeves to get into the detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest-growing consulting and accounting firms in the country? Would you thrive on a highly dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional client service in accounting and advisory? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Senior Associate with our Managed Services, Upstream Energy team! The Oil and Gas Accounting Services team provides accounting and financial reporting services for Upstream Oil and Gas Operators, Investors, and Royalty Portfolios. Their deep understanding of industry requirements and stakeholder needs provide for a complete turnkey solution. Bringing an inventory of best practices, technology partnerships and automation solutions for both accounting systems and data providers allows for quick onboarding process and a cost effective, accurate on-going service. The primary responsibility of the Senior Associate, Oil & Gas, is to provide accounting controls and financial reporting to our clients. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, tracking information pertaining to our clients' key performance indicators, and providing advice and insights to our clients. A strong background working in the general ledger, with GAAP reporting requirements. You will enjoy this role if: You are looking for an opportunity to build your career in upstream energy, becoming an industry expert to the clients you serve. You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges. You want to work for a leading advisory firm that serves middle-market clients, keeps both their clients' and employees' best interests in mind, and are transparent in their decisions. You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you with the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!) You want to contribute to your team's professional growth and develop your own leadership skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow. Responsibilities: As a Senior Associate, you will manage all phases of planning and administering large and complex outsourced accounting engagements. Requires a knowledge of upstream oil and gas accounting department specialties, including General Ledger (e.g., period closes, accrual processes, audit support, GAAP entries for ARO, depletion, hedge mark to market, impairments, etc.), A/P & JIB (e.g., COPAS standards, coding, allocations, controls, etc.), and Revenue (e.g., severance taxes, production allocation, royalty burdens, etc.). Responsible for all aspects of staff development and performance. Hands-on with projects, process improvements, staff planning, and client engagement profitability. Client Service Delivery: Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives in client organizations and provide client service at the highest level. Implement client service processes for each of your accounts; oversee adherence to processes and controls. Set up and configure software to match the client's business process. Respect the confidential and independent nature of client relationships. Exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties. Understand and diagnose client issues effectively and efficiently. Maintain active communication to control expectations and ensure client satisfaction. General Ledger and Month-end Close: Plan and manage service delivery for multiple clients, independently and autonomously. Responsible for client engagement preparation activities, including assigning responsibilities to staff, implementing controls, and reviewing client deliverables. Strong understanding of upstream oil and gas accounting principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data and making computations to compile financial records. Experienced in leading month end close activities along with preparation of financial reports. Develop and implement procedures for major functional areas (e.g., A/P, month-end close, financials preparation, etc.). Document certain aspects of service delivery, including client workflow, processes, controls, and period close. Demonstrate analytical, organization, interpersonal, project management, communication, and troubleshooting skills. Take on occasional special project work with the ability to manage the project from start to finish. Investigate and implement automation tools and offshoring to improve efficiencies and margins. Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and multi-tasking to meet deadlines. Business Development & Growth: Proactively engage in business development activities (client and prospect meetings, conference attendance, speaking engagements) to support the overall growth of the practice. Build rapport and maintain active relationships with clients and prospects. Bring forward ideas to enhance our services, client experience, and team skills. Assist in hiring and recruiting high-quality staff. Manage and mentor staff by providing performance feedback and coaching. Review performance counselee time budgets and performance and development goals. Act, and be perceived as a positive role model and leader within the team. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required. Three to Five (3-5 plus years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting functions, including two (2) plus years in the upstream oil and gas industry. Two (2) + years of supervisory experience, mentoring and counseling associates. Previous public accounting and/ or consulting experience is a plus. Strong knowledge of upstream oil and gas accounting concepts related to the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows is required. Strong professional network and experience in the upstream oil and gas industry in Houston High motivation, initiative, and positive attitude Experience with Sage Intacct, PakEnergy and/or Quorum accounting software Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills (MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Ability to work in a cross-functional, rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment serving multiple clients. Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy. Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities appropriately. Ability to learn innovative technology and processes quickly. Strong analytical thinker and problem solver Team player, will roll up their sleeves to get into the detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills