Senior Regulatory Tax Accountant

Title: Senior Regulatory Tax Accountant
Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Compensation: $45.00–$50.00/hour
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Skillset / Experience:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Tax Accountant to support state tax compliance and federal royalty reporting for a large organization within the upstream oil and gas industry. This contract position is 100% on-site in Houston, TX, five days per week.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on oil and gas tax experience, a strong understanding of production and revenue reporting, and experience managing state tax and federal royalty compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and file oil and gas state tax returns and related supporting schedules.

• Support Alaska and Wyoming state tax reporting, including severance and ad valorem tax requirements.

• Analyze production, revenue, ownership, and operational data to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.

• Prepare, review, and reconcile federal royalty reporting for federal leases.

• Support federal royalty compliance, including audits, inquiries, and regulatory examinations.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tax and royalty reconciliations.

• Research and interpret state tax regulations and reporting requirements.

• Coordinate with accounting, land, regulatory, and operations teams to obtain and validate data required for filings.

• Assist with state tax audits, royalty audits, and other regulatory examinations.

• Identify potential compliance risks and recommend process improvements.

• Maintain supporting documentation for tax and royalty calculations.

• Support special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of oil and gas industry experience focused on tax, royalty, revenue, or regulatory reporting.

• State oil and gas tax experience; Alaska and/or Wyoming experience is highly preferred.

• Federal royalty reporting and compliance experience.

• Strong understanding of upstream oil and gas accounting principles.

• Experience working with production and revenue data.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet regulatory deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA designation.

• Direct Alaska oil and gas tax reporting experience.

• Wyoming severance and ad valorem tax experience.

• ONRR reporting and federal lease experience.

• Knowledge of state and federal oil and gas regulatory requirements.

• Tax, royalty, or regulatory audit experience.

• Experience with ERP or oil and gas industry systems such as SAP, Oracle, Enertia, BOLO, Excalibur, or similar platforms.

• Previous consulting or contract experience.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits

• Competitive pay

• 401(k) retirement plan

• …and much more!

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