Rockies Production Accountant - Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people.  We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of  Rockies ProductionAccountant – within our Rockies business unit based in The Woodlands, TX.

• Creation and maintenance of setups in Production Accounting systems.
• Acquisition and analysis of data from multiple sources
• Analysis and reconciliation of daily/monthly volumes for oil/gas/water; troubleshooting of volume discrepancies.
• Meeting monthly close deadlines.
• Preparation and maintenance of internal SOX controls with assigned level of responsibility.
• Assistance with internal and external audit requests.
• Participation in special projects related to Production Accounting.
• Participation in system upgrades and testing.
• Preparation and submission of regulatory filings related to production data
• Close interaction with field personnel to facilitate production accounting processes

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate for this position will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree. Other degrees and industry related experience may be considered in lieu of an Accounting degree.
• 5 years or more of Oil and Gas Production Accounting and Regulatory Reporting is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with SAP’s PRA module is preferred.
• Solid understanding of production accounting, including allocation methods and reconciliation.
• Ability to analyze data and reach own conclusions.
• Professional oral and written communication style.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and teach others.
• Proactive learner.
• Takes accountability and strives to increase results.
• Advanced Excel skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.