General Ledger Accountant

By | May 5, 2025

Lakeshore Talent

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with an oil and gas company in Denver to staff a direct hire General Ledger Accountant position.

Job Title: General Ledger Accountant

Location: Denver, Cherry Creek Neighborhood; parking provided

Job Type: Perm

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: $60,000 – $83,000 annual compensation

Eligible for annual incentive compensation

Summary

Perform a range of accounting tasks including transaction processing, financial statement preparation, accruals, cash management, and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial statements and perform operational analysis.
Maintain account reconciliations for all managed entities.
Ensure consistency and accuracy of data across the accounting department.
Coordinate and manage the filing of all financial and accounting documentation.
Support the successful completion of annual external audits.
Reconcile assigned account balances and prepare journal entries in line with GAAP.
Participate in the monthly close process to ensure timely completion.
Document and optimize accounting processes to ensure strong internal controls and efficiency.
Produce, develop, and distribute ad hoc financial reports as requested.
Provide support to Revenue and AP/JIB functions as needed.
Perform various other accounting-related tasks as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Education, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of oil and gas industry experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and oil and gas accounting software.
Knowledge and experience in:
- Basic oil and gas operations
- Division of interest and ownership structures
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Oil and gas accounting procedures
- Account reconciliations
Ability to manage multiple assignments, handle a heavy workload, and collaborate across various levels of the organization.

Working Conditions

Benefits