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Property Accountant (Finance)



At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Property Accountant will work with asset controllers on establishing and maintaining a project system framework and process that will improve visibility and reporting of capital spend. They will be the liaison between operations and finance when it comes to controlling capital spend against approved project budget. They will also collect data and report to various levels within the organization ranging from transactional information to consolidated financial data.

The Property Accountant will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remote.

Responsibilities

  • Perform monthly accounting activities for financial close accurately and timely
  • Help implement a robust control environment across the finance function
  • Ensure monthly entries are made correctly to DD&A and Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO)
  • Calculate Unit of Production DD&A rates
  • Ensure compliance of all task with relevant accounting standards and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls
  • Coordinate and maintain delegation of approval authorities within SAP and AFE Nexus
  • AFE/WBS creation within SAP
  • Manage/ Create Capital Accounting Policies
  • Maintain the project and fixed asset modules within SAP
  • Assisting with Internal and external audits
  • Building SAP super-user knowledge and system support
  • Helping improve and document process across the AFE/Capital Process
  • Handling special projects as assigned by Senior Management
  • Influence standardized process across all functions

Licenses/ Certifications

CPA or equivalent certification preferred

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting in oil and gas
  • Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley compliance documentation
  • Working knowledge of Oil and Gas drilling, completion and production activities
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Expert in MS Word, Power Point & Excel

Desired/Preferred Qualifications
  • 3 years' experience in finance related or property accounting experience and/or Onshore/Offshore property experience (Operated & Non-Operated).
  • Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organizations
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and champion of change
  • Ability to adjust and quickly recognize and solve problems

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

  • Respect people, safety, environment and the law
  • Follow through on commitments
  • Make it better
Think Beyond Possible
  • Offer solution
  • Step up and lead
  • Don't settle for "good enough"
  • Embrace new opportunities
Stay With It
  • Show resilience
  • Lean into challenges
  • Support each other
  • Consider the implications
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