Marketing Accountant

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines stable cash flows from low-decline production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer (by gross operated production) in the Eagle Ford basin. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise.

About the role

Crescent Energy is seeking an experienced Marketing Accountant to join our Houston-based marketing team. This position will be responsible for the accounting, settlement, analysis, and financial reporting associated with the company’s crude oil, natural gas, and/or natural gas liquids marketing activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of oil and gas accounting experience, a strong understanding of commodity contracts and settlement processes, and the ability to work effectively across Accounting, Marketing, Operations and Finance teams. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can independently manage complex transactions, identify and resolve discrepancies, strengthen internal controls, and provide meaningful financial insight to management.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly marketing accounting and settlement activities for crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids
• Review commercial contracts and ensure transactions are recorded and settled in accordance with contractual terms
• Prepare and review monthly revenue, purchase, transportation, gathering, processing, and marketing-related accruals
• Reconcile volumes, pricing, invoices, pipeline statements, third-party settlements, and general ledger accounts
• Analyze actual results against estimates and explain material volume, price, timing, and contractual variances
• Prepare customer and counterparty invoices and review vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract terms
• Maintain appropriate documentation and internal controls over marketing accounting and settlement processes
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, automate recurring activities, and enhance reporting
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and providing supporting documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10 or more years of oil and gas accounting experience
• Significant experience with marketing, revenue, commodity, settlement, or midstream accounting
• Strong knowledge of oil and gas contracts, commodity pricing, volume measurement, deductions, transportation, processing, and settlement concepts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet monthly close and settlement deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting, commercial, and operational teams

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant is a plus
• Experience with both upstream and midstream accounting activities
• Experience accounting for natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids transactions
• Familiarity with commodity pricing indices, pipeline statements, plant statements, imbalance accounting, and transportation arrangements
• Experience with systems such as SAP, Oracle, Enertia, Quorum, RightAngle, Allegro, or similar platforms
• Experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, system conversions, or accounting-process integrations