Revenue Analyst

• • • NO THIRD-PARTY VENDORS • • • Gas Revenue Analyst Job Title: Gas Revenue Analyst Location: Houston, TX 77079 End-Client: Large Oil & Gas Company Pay: $58 - $66.28/hr. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits (401K, Health, Dental, and Vision) through Icon Consultants are available Onsite Flexibility: 50% onsite/50% remote (1 week in office/1 week working remote) or 100% remote depending on location Job Type: 6 – month contract role possibility to extend or convert Role Overview The Senior Oil & Gas Revenue Analyst provides analytical oversight, quality assurance, and technical leadership for production revenue accounting operations across the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, and Haynesville Shale. This role focuses on identifying and resolving systematic issues, driving process improvements, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of production revenue data processed by the Oil & Gas Revenue Accountant team. Rather than performing day-to-day transactional work, this position analyzes trends, investigates complex discrepancies, troubleshoots systemic errors in SAP PRA and regulatory reporting systems, and provides technical guidance to ensure compliance with Texas and Louisiana regulatory frameworks. The Senior Analyst serves as a subject matter expert and quality control resource, partnering with Production Operations, IT, Finance, and Regulatory teams to enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. REVENUE ANALYTICS & VARIANCE ANALYSIS • Perform deep-dive analysis of production revenue trends, identifying anomalies, outliers, and recurring discrepancies across Permian, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville assets • Investigate root causes of significant revenue variances, production imbalances, and allocation errors • Conduct basin-level and property-level performance analytics to identify systematic issues affecting volume accuracy, pricing, or ownership calculations • Develop and maintain executive dashboards and KPI reporting for production revenue performance • Provide monthly variance analysis and commentary to finance leadership on production revenue trends • Identify opportunities for revenue recovery through investigation of suspense accounts, prior-period adjustments, and unresolved discrepancies 1. QUALITY ASSURANCE & OVERSIGHT • Provide technical review and quality assurance oversight of work performed by Oil & Gas Revenue Accountants • Validate accuracy of production volumes, revenue allocations, and regulatory submissions before finalization • Review complex ownership structures, division of interest (DOI) calculations, and allocation methodologies for accuracy • Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and financial reporting standards • Review and approve Crawford Plus Packs (CPP) submissions for accuracy and regulatory compliance 1. SYSTEMATIC ISSUE RESOLUTION & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT • Identify and troubleshoot systematic errors in SAP PRA, Crawford Plus Packs, and regulatory reporting workflows • Lead root cause analysis efforts for recurring data quality issues, interface failures, and allocation problems • Drive resolution of cross-system reconciliation breaks between SAP PRA, marketing systems, field data, and regulatory reports • Partner with IT and SAP support teams to investigate system defects, recommend enhancements, and validate system fixes • Document known issues, workarounds, and resolution paths for common production revenue challenges • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance data accuracy, and reduce manual intervention • Develop and implement internal controls and validation checks to prevent future systematic errors 1. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & AUDIT SUPPORT • Serve as technical expert for Texas Railroad Commission (RRC), Louisiana Department of Energy & Natural Resources (LDNR), and Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) reporting requirements • Lead responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and amendment requests • Analyze regulatory variances and discrepancies between internal records and external filings • Ensure timely and accurate resolution of regulatory audit findings • Monitor changes in state and federal reporting regulations, assess impacts, and implement necessary system or process changes • Provide technical guidance on complex regulatory scenarios including unitization, pooling, and federal vs. state reporting requirements 1. TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP & TRAINING • Serve as subject matter expert and escalation point for complex production accounting and revenue issues • Mentor and provide technical guidance to Oil & Gas Revenue Accountants on challenging scenarios • Develop standard operating procedures, desk-level procedures, and best practice documentation • Conduct training sessions on SAP PRA functionality, regulatory requirements, and troubleshooting techniques • Support onboarding and knowledge transfer for new team members 1. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIP & COMMUNICATION • Collaborate with Production Operations to investigate production downtime, measurement discrepancies, and field data quality issues • Work with Land department to validate ownership changes, analyze unitization impacts, and resolve DOI discrepancies • Communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders in finance, operations, and leadership • Represent production revenue accounting on cross-functional projects and system implementation efforts Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field • 7-10+ years of oil & gas production accounting or revenue analysis experience • Advanced analytical skills with proven ability to investigate complex issues and identify root causes • Expert knowledge of SAP PRA (Production Revenue Accounting) system functionality and configuration • Strong understanding of Crawford Plus Packs (CPP) and regulatory reporting requirements for Texas and Louisiana • Deep understanding of upstream operations in Permian, Eagle Ford, and/or Haynesville shale basins • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting systematic errors and driving process improvements • Proven track record of providing quality assurance oversight and technical leadership • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VBA, Power Query, and complex modeling • Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Analytics • Experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Business Intelligence (BI) tools • Proficiency with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or other advanced analytics platforms • Experience leading regulatory audits or responding to RRC, LDNR, or ONRR inquiries • Background in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) • Experience with data governance, data quality management, or master data management initiatives • Prior experience supporting M&A due diligence or system conversion projects • Understanding of horizontal drilling, pad operations, and complex allocation methodologies • Experience with joint venture accounting or non-operated property accounting KEY COMPETENCIES: • Advanced analytical thinking and data interpretation skills • Strong attention to detail with ability to identify patterns and anomalies in large datasets • Excellent problem-solving skills with structured approach to root cause analysis • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines • Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence • Strong leadership presence with ability to influence without direct authority • Collaborative team player with ability to work effectively across functions • Clear and concise communicator capable of translating technical issues into business impact • Systems thinker with ability to understand interdependence and downstream impacts • High level of integrity and commitment to data accuracy and regulatory compliance KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Production Revenue Analysis (7-10+ years) • Revenue Variance Analysis & Root Cause Investigation • Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight • SAP PRA Expert - System Configuration & Troubleshooting • Crawford Plus Packs (CPP) - Review & Validation • Systematic Error Resolution & Process Improvement • Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) Expertise • Louisiana Department of Energy & Natural Resources (LDNR) Expertise • Permian, Eagle Ford, Haynesville Operations • Data Analytics & Executive Dashboards • Advanced Excel (VBA, Power Query, Complex Modeling) • Power BI, Tableau, or Advanced Analytics Platforms • SQL and Data Analysis • SOX Controls & Internal Audit • Regulatory Audit Leadership • Technical Leadership & Mentoring • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management