Whitley Penn · 3 days ago
Senior Accounting Associate - Oil & Gas
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWhitley Penn is a leading CPA and Consulting firm seeking a Senior Accounting Associate to join their Oil & Gas Client Accounting and Advisory Services team. The role involves managing, preparing, and reviewing accounting engagements for clients, supervising associates, and ensuring compliance with professional standards.
AccountingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain thorough knowledge & application of Accounting Principles. Exhibit proficiency in complex bookkeeping skills
Manage, review, and prepare monthly financial statements
Track fixed assets and prepare depreciation schedules
Exhibit proficiency in various cloud-based accounting systems, including QuickBooks Online as well as, MS Excel
Coordinate all client assignments, including planning, budgeting of time and expenses, monitoring actual performance against budget, and reviewing work and deliverables for accuracy and completeness, suitability of presentation, and adequacy of disclosures
Demonstrate ability to assess current capabilities and experiences of team members to properly determine roles and assignments. Delegate work appropriately
Lead meetings with engagement teams and clients, ensuring objectives are met
Keep the Manager informed of all important developments during the engagement
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements
Provide specific, actionable, and timely feedback to team members, as appropriate. Prepare staff evaluation reports
Teach, coach, and integrate staff on the Firm’s engagement approach and process
Develop an understanding of key metrics, i.e., net bill rate/hour productivity ratio, etc
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity, scope, and number of engagement assignments
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Strong bookkeeping skills and proficiency in O&G accounting systems
Develop and maintain thorough knowledge & application of Accounting Principles
Exhibit proficiency in complex bookkeeping skills
Manage, review, and prepare monthly financial statements
Track fixed assets and prepare depreciation schedules
Exhibit proficiency in various cloud-based accounting systems, including QuickBooks Online as well as, MS Excel
Coordinate all client assignments, including planning, budgeting of time and expenses, monitoring actual performance against budget, and reviewing work and deliverables for accuracy and completeness, suitability of presentation, and adequacy of disclosures
Demonstrate ability to assess current capabilities and experiences of team members to properly determine roles and assignments. Delegate work appropriately
Lead meetings with engagement teams and clients, ensuring objectives are met
Keep the Manager informed of all important developments during the engagement
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements
Provide specific, actionable, and timely feedback to team members, as appropriate. Prepare staff evaluation reports
Teach, coach, and integrate staff on the Firm's engagement approach and process
Develop an understanding of key metrics, i.e., net bill rate/hour productivity ratio, etc
Benefits
Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended summer & winter breaks
20 days PTO
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
401(k) with Profit Sharing
Discretionary Bonus Program
Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
Health & Wellness Program
Pet Insurance
Company
Whitley Penn
Whitley Penn is a Texas-based full service public accounting firm.
501-1000 employees
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Tax Partner
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