Joint Interest Accounting Assistant

Job Description

Accounting Part-Time Intern | Hilcorp

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Hilcorp, located in Houston, TX. Hilcorp is an energy company that manages both operated and non-operated assets, requiring precise financial oversight. This role is crucial for supporting the Joint Interest team by executing routine clerical, accounting, and administrative tasks, directly contributing to the accurate processing and analysis of financial data. The intern will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity and operational efficiency for the team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (no more than 29 hours per week)
• Location: In-person, Houston, TX

• Team: Joint Interest team
• Mission: Assist the Joint Interest team in ensuring the accurate and timely processing, analysis, and validation of financial data related to operated and non-operated assets.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), EnergyLink

What You’ll Actually Do
• Maintain: Maintain intercompany master data for Operated asset AFEs and Cost Centers to ensure data accuracy.
• Calculate: Calculate monthly Statistical Key Figures required for Operated expense allocations.
• Process: Assist in processing inbound Non-Operated JIB invoices for payment, including coding and cross-referencing Properties and AFE numbers using EnergyLink.
• Monitor & Analyze: Monitor and scan for errors in all incoming Joint Interest Billings received on EnergyLink, then assist in analyzing and validating their accuracy as per joint operating agreements.
• Resolve & Improve: Investigate or escalate any discrepancies with Partners, ensuring thorough follow-up and resolution, while adopting a continuous improvement approach to enhance processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Working on a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a business-related major. This is an Entry-Level role.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word, is a prerequisite.
• Skills: Strong ability to accurately solve problems, proficiency in data management, excellent written and verbal communication skills, outstanding administrative and organizational skills, and the capacity to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Bonus: Preference will be given to candidates with previous Hilcorp work experience.