Joint Interest Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounting Part-Time Intern | Hilcorp

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Hilcorp, located in Houston, TX. Hilcorp, a 2,188-person organization, is an energy company focused on responsible development and production. This role is crucial for supporting the Joint Interest team by handling routine clerical, accounting, and administrative tasks, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations related to intercompany data and joint operating agreements. Your contribution will directly support the efficiency and accuracy of critical financial processes within a values-driven environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person Houston, TX

• Team: Joint Interest team
• Mission: Assist the Joint Interest team with clerical, accounting, and administrative tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of financial data related to joint operating agreements.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), EnergyLink

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Management: Maintain intercompany master data for Operated asset AFEs and Cost Centers, alongside calculating monthly Statistical Key Figures for Operated expense allocations.
• Invoice Processing: Assist in processing inbound Non-Operated JIB invoices for payment, including using EnergyLink to code them and monitoring for errors.
• Financial Analysis: Help analyze and validate the accuracy of monthly Joint Interest Billings (JIBs) as per joint operating agreements, and assist in analyzing Non-Operated LOE variances.
• Partner Resolution: Investigate and escalate discrepancies with Partners, ensuring thorough follow-up and resolution, and assist in creating and maintaining Non-Operated payouts.
• Process Improvement: Adopt a continuous improvement approach to enhance accounting processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiencies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Working on a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a business related major; this is an Entry-Level position.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word is required for this role.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to accurately solve problems, strong proficiency in data management, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and outstanding administrative and organizational capabilities.
• Bonus: Preference will be given to candidates with previous Hilcorp work experience.