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Senior Accountant- Oil and Gas

3/23/2026

This role supports the Accounting Manager by reviewing and recording monthly oil and gas royalty revenue and ad valorem tax accruals, and preparing quarterly depletion and annual impairment analyses for property assets. The accountant will also prepare financial reporting KPIs, manage well records in MineralSoft, and assist in preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements and general ledger reconciliations.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE: TPL), one of the largest landowners in Texas, owns and manages about 868,000 acres in the Permian Basin. Founded in 1888 as a business trust, TPL launched a new strategy in 2016 to maximize asset value through active management of surface and royalty interests. Today, TPL generates revenues along the entire value chain of oil and gas development, including royalties; water resources; and surface leases, easements and materials (SLEM). TPL also invests in next-generation technologies that will capitalize on the global energy transition. For more information, please visit www.texaspacific.com. Visit TPL Corporation at www.texaspacific.com.
About the Role

Description

  Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Accounting Manager responsible for the Land and Resource Management segment of the business.
  • Review and record monthly oil & gas royalty revenue
  • Review and record monthly ad valorem tax accruals
  • Prepare the quarterly depletion analysis
  • Prepare annual impairment analysis for unproved and proved property assets
  • Provide financial reporting oil & gas royalty KPI’s
  • Prepare oil & gas reports for executive management
  • Prepare ad hoc projects for department leadership
  • Maintain complete and accurate well records in MineralSoft
  • Participate in the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, general ledger account reconciliations, and journal entries
  • Prepare/review monthly, quarterly, and annual flux analyses
  • Support the Senior Accounting Manager with oil & gas income tax related workbooks
  • Assist with analysis of mineral acquisitions and onboarding newly acquired assets
  • Review ad valorem tax payments and royalty deposits prepared by the Staff Accountant
  • Develop relationships across the organization to facilitate information sharing and proper accounting for transactions
  • Manage providing audit deliverables related to the Land and Resource Management segment
  • Maintain complete and accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP.
  • Familiarize oneself with the company’s legal entities and overall business.


Requirements

Position Requirements

  • GAAP familiarity, in-depth and current
  • Experience in preparing accounting support and documentation to support both internal and external audits.
  • Must have at least one of the following: public accounting experience or accounting experience in a publicly traded company
  • 3+ years of accounting experience
  • Previous experience in a senior level role managing direct reports

Position Behaviors

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and convey thoughts clearly, logically, and concisely both orally and in writing
  • Must have people skills & social awareness. Willing to pick up the phone rather than send emails
  • Must have a level of motivation for continuous improvement
  • Exceptional productivity skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Computer literate, including full suite of MS Office applications
  • Ability to maintain composure and presence of mind under pressure
  • Strong work ethic and a reputation for integrity and mature business judgment
  • A confident self-starter with little need for close management supervision and direction
  • A “hands-on” team player who is willing to work on any task regardless of skill level required
  • Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in an informal operating environment
  • Ability to maintain workplace confidentiality and take ownership/accountability for own actions and aspects of the job

Education, Experience, & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
  • Oil & Gas experience required
  • Experience with MineralSoft strongly preferred
  • Current CPA or equivalent strongly preferred

 



Key Skills
GAAPFinancial ReportingGeneral LedgerAccount ReconciliationsJournal EntriesFlux AnalysesAd Valorem TaxRoyalty RevenueDepletion AnalysisImpairment AnalysisMineralSoftAudit SupportMS OfficeCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCPA
Categories
Finance & AccountingEnergy
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