Revenue Accountant

Job Description

Revenue Accountant | SM Energy Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at SM Energy Company, primarily remote with the ability to commute to the Denver office on short notice. SM Energy is an energy company where this role is critical for the accurate processing of revenue transactions and supporting owner relations. A successful individual will demonstrate initiative, communicate effectively with various stakeholders, and be willing to develop others within their area of responsibility. This position requires both independent work and collaborative efforts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Denver, CO

• Mission: This role ensures accurate processing and posting of revenue transactions, supports owner inquiries, and improves related revenue processes for the company.
• Tech Stack: MS Office applications, SAP PRA, SAP FICO modules, Salesforce, Microsoft Power BI, Alteryx

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Transactions: Process, validate, and post revenue transactions, including prior period adjustments, applying developing accounting and/or process knowledge.
• Manage Master Data: Perform master data set-up and accurately record incoming cash receipts to appropriate accounts.
• Support Owners: Assist with owner relations by responding to owner questions and inquiries, which involves pulling and analyzing owner revenue reports and data.
• Reconcile Accounts: Perform reconciliation and analysis of various accounts, and identify and recommend improvements to processes within the functional area.
• Ensure Compliance: Review and set up ACH payment information in accordance with company policies and controls, and assist with responses to internal/external audit requests.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field of study.
• Experience: No relevant work experience required; 4+ years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of education.
• Skills: Demonstrates a strong work ethic, is a team player, and applies critical thinking with an attention to detail; Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills; Has a general working knowledge of US GAAP and a developing understanding of industry revenue standards and practices; Is able to work independently and effectively in a primarily remote work environment.
• Bonus: Internship or previous related work experience; Oil and gas accounting experience; CPA or CPA candidate; APA, CIA, CFE, CGMA or other relevant professional credentials and certifications.