Senior Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting

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BASIC ACCOUNTABILITY  

Under the general direction of the Supervisor. Supports Devon Energy by assisting in the preparation, analysis, and distribution of quarterly and annual financial statements and reports for external use. Works effectively with peers and other management across disciplines in order to coordinate activities. Must be able to manage desk to meet monthly deadlines.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES 

A.    Strong technical experience related to GAAP and SEC reporting
B.    Able to communicate information clearly and concisely
C.    Demonstrate and promote Devon’s employee attributes
D.    Strong organization, time management, attention to detail and prioritization skills

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  

1.   Prepares quarterly and annual financial reports for external use while ensuring all documentation complies with SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines.
2.   Serves as liaison with external auditor.  
3.   Understands the industry and Devon’s operations and applies that understanding to financial performance and results.
4.   Reports, communicates and presents financial analysis in “plain English” terms.
5.   Independently applies the principles, theories and concepts of accounting to assignments such as financial statement reviews, analysis and interpretation at a high level of proficiency and productivity.
6.   Interacts with others to improve departmental communications and overall accounting efficiencies.
7.   Helps prepare press releases and operations reports as part of the quarterly and yearly reporting cycle. Interacts and provides information to investor relations as needed. 
8.   Helps prepare quarterly and annual governmental reports. 
9.   Understands and adheres to systems of internal control.
10.  Other duties as assigned.

 

    EXPERIENCE 

      Approximately 3 or more years of experience in financial reporting and/or oil and gas accounting
         
      EDUCATION (Minimum level of education required for the job).                                                                                           
        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
    
    OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Identify any special tasks, skills and/or abilities unique to this job).
•    Requires the ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written skills).
•    Ability to work with data effectively.
•    CPA preferred
 

 

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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Devon Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Devon Talent Acquisition Team at Diversity@dvn.com.