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SM-Energy Company

AR Accountant

Posted an hour ago
United States
$74800 - $92400 per year
2-5 years experience
accounting sap security cyber-security ms-office communication reporting training
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Perform recurring accounting close and billing activities, including COPAS journal entries, non-operated joint interest billing invoices, cost rebilling, payment application, account reconciliations, and maintenance of SAP master data. Support complex transactions, audits, process improvement projects, performance analysis, and communications with customers, partners, and other stakeholders.

As a key member of the JIB/AR team, the Accountant II will primarily perform routine accounting and finance close responsibilities. In addition, this role will participate in and support the accounting for non-routine transactions, project and process improvement efforts, research and analysis, and other tasks as assigned. A successful individual in this position is detail oriented, balances priorities, continuously works to optimize process, seeks to learn new concepts or skills, and keeps stakeholders informed.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Meets recurring month-end close, billing, and audit deadlines by managing priorities effectively
  • Prepares and analyze routine and recurring transactions to support accounting and finance activities 
  • Supports the accounting for complex, non-routine transactions 
  • Gathers and verifies information for various accounting and reporting purposes 
  • Performs the reconciliation and analysis of various general ledger and customer accounts 
  • Maintains and adheres to internal control structure 
  • Applies basic accounting and/or process knowledge within job responsibilities 
  • Assists with responses to internal/external audit requests 
  • Participates in departmental projects 
  • Identify & recommend best practices and improvements to processes within individual responsibilities 
  • Tracks and analyzes individual and process performance metrics 
  • Understands and applies basic oil and gas industry specific concepts within individual responsibilities
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a hybrid and/or primary remote work environment is required
  • Maintains and fosters a high level of vigilance and awareness for cyber security risks
  • Performs COPAS related JEs
  • Processes Non-Op JIB invoices
  • Rebills costs for equity group changes
  • Applies payments via check and ACH/Wire to appropriate customer/partner accounts
  • Manages non-elect owner balances & associated stakeholder communications
  • Maintains relevant SAP master data
  • Other general duties as assigned

Computer/Software Applications:

  • Competent in computer literacy 
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of SAP – General Navigation/FICO/Projects/JVA, 
  • Microsoft Power BI, EnergyLink, Aucerna
  • Ability to adopt new and changing systems and applications, including AI
  • Increases knowledge of active applications and systems to drive efficiency and automation

Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills:

  • Has a general knowledge of COPAS accounting guidelines and Model Form Interpretations
  • Keeps current and is competent within discipline and area of responsibility. 
  • Committed to continuous improvement and development of individual knowledge and skills
  • Maintains and demonstrates a positive attitude
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a hybrid and/or primary remote work environment is required
  • Adapts to change
  • Conducts business with the highest ethical standards
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic, critical thinking, and attention to detail

Experience/Education:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field of study 
  • 2+ years relevant work experience required (6+ years in lieu of education). 
  • Oil and gas accounting experience preferred. 
  • CPA or CPA candidate a plus
  • APA, CIA, CFE, CGMA or other relevant professional credentials and certifications a plus 

Working Environment: Primarily remote with ability to commute to the Denver office on short notice

Travel Requirements: Minimal, if any.


SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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