Accountant I - LOE

Specific Responsibilities

The Accountant I role for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache’s accounting organization and perform higher level analysis, reconciliations, and reviews focused on monthly financial close responsibilities, ad hoc projects and system implementations, and internal reporting.

• Perform a host of various accounting functions and tasks related to Apache properties and affiliate subsidiaries. 

• Perform duties that may include training teammates, troubleshooting issues, overseeing internal controls, functioning as team backup, and assisting with system testing efforts focused primarily within the employee's assigned responsibilities. 

• Assist with month-end close, including reviewing variance analysis explanations for accuracy and clarity, providing critical quality control over close cycle processes, and performing key internal control procedures timely.

• Review and approve monthly journal entries and reconciliations; working with accountants as needed for required corrections. 

• Review and oversee responses related to: owner inquiries, operational Asset Team inquiries, and internal & external audit requests.

• Work on special projects with analytical fortitude, and ability to be a key contributor on team projects. 

• Work directly with operational Asset Teams, as well as other groups internal to Apache, to problem solve and provide specific guidance as needed. 

• May act as lead or first-level supervisor of Accountant I and Accountant II positions.

• Performs work with a high degree of latitude and the ability to appropriately prioritize assigned tasks.

• Possesses deep understanding and knowledge of subject matter with analytical thinking skills and problem-solving ability. 

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet monthly deadlines.

• Able to provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to A1 and A2 team members.

• Able to work well in a team setting with consistent and professional interactions and approachability with team members.

• Possesses strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, administrative, and organizational abilities.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting; other field of study may be considered when combined with a minimum of 12 completed accounting hours.

• Entry level 1+ years of general accounting experience in the oil and gas industry.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, and Outlook.

• Knowledge and experience in SAP preferred.

• Expenditure Accounting (LOE/Capital Accounting)

• Knowledge and experience with joint venture accounting strongly preferred.

• Knowledge and experience with COPAS preferred.

Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

• Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting;
• Results: Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success;
• Collaboration: Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust; and
• Culture: Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache.

Company Overview

Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living. We are committed to providing oil and natural gas in more innovative and sustainable ways to help meet the world's energy needs.

Apache Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA). Apache and other affiliated subsidiaries have operations in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom's North Sea and exploration opportunities offshore Suriname.

For additional information about APA Corporation, please visit: www.apacorp.com.

Apache Statement on Hiring

To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to base all employment-related decisions and actions exclusively on employment-related criteria. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to provide broad dissemination of job opportunities, as consistent with the nature of the positions. To provide genuine equal opportunity to all people, it is the policy of Apache Corporation and its subsidiaries to review its employment-related policies and actions on a regular basis to ensure that their application is consistent with their intent.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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