Specific Responsibilities
The Accountant II will be a member of Apache’s Owner Relations Accounting team, reporting to the Accounting Manager.
This role will be primarily responsible for the following:
Coordinate Check Write monthly for the owner level and company level runs. Includes managing the process in PRA, ensuring files are sent successfully to the bank, print & mail vendor, and web host vendor, and prepare monthly metrics. Work closely with Revenue Accounting and Land Data Management.
Coordinate the monthly excessive check review; perform analysis, work with Revenue and Land Data Management to resolve issues identified, create SOX support packets.
Respond to Owner Inquiries – perform analysis, work with Revenue, Land Data Management, Operations, Legal, Marketing, and other departments when necessary to formulate a response to owners.
Assist with annual 1099 reporting; perform analysis, make corrections where necessary before filings are finalized.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts, with emphasis on Returned Royalties
Assist with projects as needed including but not limited to system testing, process invoices from third party vendors, statutory interest calculations, and other functional tasks related to Owner Relations.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting; other field of study may be considered when combined with a minimum of 12 completed accounting hours.
3+ years of professional accounting experience required.
Knowledge of accounting and oil & gas industry terminology, a plus.
Proficient Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, TEAMS, and Outlook.
Experience with SAP, and EnergyLink preferred but not required.
Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, administrative and organizational skills.
Able to work well in a team setting with consistent and professional interactions and approachability with team members.
Handles complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:
Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.
Houston, TX
Apache Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the world's premier independent oil and gas exploration and production companies. With operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom (North Sea), the company has a presence in domestic and international basins. Apache is proud of its portfolio that includes exploration in conventional, unconventional, onshore and offshore operating areas.
At Apache, there is a world of opportunity. With a history of using sound financial practices and an abundant inventory of near-term and future development projects, the company is admired across the industry for its ability to navigate in a rapidly changing world. Apache succeeds in recognizing opportunity and acting quickly. The growth of the company comes from the coordinated efforts of its diverse and accomplished workforce.
Our vision is to be the premier exploration and production company contributing to global progress by helping meet the world’s energy needs.
Our mission is to grow in an innovative, safe, environmentally responsible and profitable manner for the long-term benefit of our shareholders.
Our strategy is to deliver top-tier returns by maximizing recovery and minimizing costs through continuous improvement.
Apache is proud to have been named a Top Workplace in Houston and San Antonio and is one of the world’s most admired companies by Fortune. Our global team is brought together by a shared sense of ownership, team of teams approach and the knowledge that best answers win.
Apache provides a challenging and rewarding work environment, supported by a premier total compensation package that includes competitive base salaries and benefits along with performance-driven incentives.