Sr. Accountant - Financial Reporting

As a Senior Accountant on the Financial Reporting team, you will be a primary contributor to the preparation of the Company's SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. The role carries meaningful responsibility and offers growth potential for a technically strong candidate interested in expanding their expertise and taking on increasing responsibility over time. This position operates within a deadline-driven environment where filing dates, press releases, and transaction activity create periods requiring extended hours and weekend availability. Candidates should be prepared for these demands and comfortable performing at a high level when priorities shift and timelines compress. Outside of peak periods, the role offers flexibility in schedule and work location. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential for success in this position, as are excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate is technically strong, exceptionally detail-oriented, and able to perform consistently under pressure. Candidates who thrive in this role typically demonstrate the following:

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all work product
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet firm deadlines, and adapt quickly when priorities shift
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively, owning assignments end-to-end while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional partners
• Desire to grow technically and take on increasing responsibility over time

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and review SEC filings, including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A, with a high degree of accuracy and ownership
• Prepare, analyze, and review supporting work papers that will be scrutinized by internal and external auditors
• Prepare statement of cash flows and earnings per share calculations
• Complete XBRL tagging for SEC filings
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance, including US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to source and interpret key business and financial developments, resolve issues, and drive timely and accurate SEC filings 
• Support internal and external audit procedures
• Contribute to capital markets transactions, corporate securities matters, and acquisition/divestiture activity; support annual proxy preparation; and review investor relations materials
• Identify issues early and help address them before they escalate
• Conduct business with the highest ethical standards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, FASB Codification, and SEC reporting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Co-Pilot
• Experience with Workiva, Intelligize, and/or Claude AI a plus
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year university in accounting
• 4+ years of public accounting and/or SEC reporting responsibilities (Form 10-K and 10-Q preparation experience); oil and gas accounting experience preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate required

Work schedule: Hybrid with ability to commute to the Denver office on short notice.

SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.