Accounting Consultant, Joint Interest Billing - Remote

Overview

We are seeking hands-on, detail-oriented Joint Interest Billing (JIB) & Cost of Service (COS) Accounting Professionals to support critical financial functions for a leading energy company’s upstream gas operations. This role is ideal for candidates who are familiar with oil & gas accounting practices, thrive in fast paced environments, and enjoy reconciling detailed cost allocations across assets, partners, and internal reporting systems.

In Short

• Prepare and post monthly JIB allocations, including overhead, LOE, capital costs, and shared services
• Review AFE vs. actuals, ensuring costs are booked to the correct projects, wells, or cost centers
• Investigate and reconcile partner discrepancies, inquiries, and disputes
• Prepare and distribute JIB statements and backup to working interest partners
• Support accurate Cost of Service (COS) reporting for internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, or cost-recovery frameworks
• Track cost center hierarchies, field allocations, and shared cost burdens
• Assist in month-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals for operated and non-operated properties
• Coordinate with field operations, engineering, and finance teams to validate spend and ensure accurate attribution
• Support audit and compliance activities, including documentation and variance analysis
• Help improve templates and processes for JIB/COS workflows and reporting

Requirements

• Experience with Joint Interest Billing and Cost of Service Accounting
• Familiarity with oil & gas accounting practices
• Detail-oriented and able to work in fast-paced environments
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to collaborate with various teams
• Experience in month-end close processes
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading energy company
• Flexible remote work arrangement
• Engagement in critical financial functions