Corporate Accountant

Position Summary

The Corporate Accountant will primarily be responsible for the corporate and financing activities of the Company, including general & administrative expenses, bank reconciliations and assisting in the facilitation of the annual G&A budgeting process.

This position will report to the Corporate Accounting Supervisor and is in downtown Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

Review and record all payroll and benefits activities

Prepare bank reconciliations

Perform monthly fixed assets depreciation calculation

Prepare various other period end journal entries, account analysis and account reconciliations

Review variance analysis explaining significant fluctuations in financial statement accounts

Prepare Accounting G&A budget versus actual reports

Assist in the annual G&A budgeting process, including monitoring deadlines, assisting management with actuals versus budget questions and compiling reports to review with Finance and various other departments

Assist in process automation efforts

Ensure data is accurately maintained in the accounting and reporting systems, including chart of accounts maintenance

Maintain current understanding of GAAP and SEC guidelines;

Maintain SOX controls

Assist in audits, both internal and external

Participate in special projects, as necessary

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Minimum 2 years accounting experience

Experience with drafting and posting journal entries

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively within all areas of the Company

Excel proficient

Proactive and deadline driven

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions : Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds;

vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Big 4 Accounting or public company experience

Experience with Enertia and consolidation software (i.e., Essbase, Planful, OneStream, etc.)

Exposure to financial reporting, SEC filings and the external audit process

EEO Statement :

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.