[Remote] AR Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SM Energy Company is seeking an AR Accountant to support routine accounting and finance close responsibilities. The role handles joint interest billing and accounts receivable activities, reconciliations, audit support, and process improvement, while also supporting non-routine transactions.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a hybrid and/or primary remote work environment is required
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Variable pay
• Health care coverage
• Retirement plan
• Protection coverage
• Time off and leave programs
• Training and development opportunities
• A range of allowances connected to specific work situations
• Primarily remote work, with ability to commute to the Denver office on short notice

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