E&P L48 Accounting Policy Coordinator

Posted: 30 Oct 2011
Apply deadline: 31 Oct 2011
Location: Houston, TX, USA

Job Description:

ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company with operations in more than 30 countries. As the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States, ConocoPhillips’ goal is to deliver energy in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner. More than 29,700 ConocoPhillips employees work worldwide to consistently deliver top performance and value to maintain the company’s global market position. Employees’ individual talents and strengths combine to create a diverse and energized work force within ConocoPhillips. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “COP.”  Description: The purpose of the E&P L48 Accounting Policy Coordinator is toprovide guidance to personnel within L48 to ensure compliance with both new and existing accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities may include: 

• Provide advice/guidance on existing accounting policy to Finance personnel across L48 upon request
• Determine implications of new accounting standards and coordinate implementations
• Communicate new policies or changes to existing policies after conducting the appropriate research and review to determine applicability to Lower 48.
• Communicate policy-related clarifications, activities, and reminders to all Lower 48 Finance personnel monthly
• Communicate accounting policy updates/changes to the L48 Leadership Team quarterly
• Perform reviews of significant agreements/transactions as needed, and identify accounting implications
• Revise accounting policies to improve content and communicate changes to accounting policy contacts

 

Qualifications

 
Basic/Required: 

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Master's degree in Accounting
• CPA
• Broad understanding of GAAP and accounting policies
• 5+ years of Public Accounting experience
• 5+ years of E&P account experience 

Preferred: 

• 10+ years of Public Accounting experience
• 10+ years of E&P account experience 
• Exposure to ConocoPhillips businesses and accounting issues
• Good communication and influence skills
• Ability to progress multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to work independently 

 In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of October 31, 2011. Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1).  Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer

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