Senior Accounting Analyst (Tax - 1099) (6080)
Statoil is an international energy company with operations in 36 countries. Building on 40 years of experience from oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, we are committed to accommodating the world's energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions. We are headquartered in Norway with 21,000 employees worldwide, and are listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges. In just a few years Statoil has positioned itself as one of the largest lease holders in deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GoM). Our GoM portfolio is managed out of our Houston office. The Statoil Houston office, which was established in 2002, also manages our Alaska, Marcellus, Eagle Ford and Bakken shale gas portfolios. To date Statoil has invested more than USD $11 billion in US upstream activities, and currently produces more than 150,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day. We have US offices located in Anchorage, Austin, Houston, Stamford and Washington D.C. USA, and are looking for talented people to contribute to our growing activity base.
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 + years SAP
- 4+ years Accounting experience
- Proven experience in preparation, filing and compliance regarding 1099 forms
- Proficient Microsoft Office and Excel user
- Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
- Solid skills in stakeholder management
- Minimum travel required
- Local terms and conditions apply
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently
- Strong ability to coordinate and direct duties of others across teams and network
- Good collaboration and facilitation skills
- Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize projects in order to meet established deadlines
- Able to independently work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Able to combine creativity, innovation and flexibility with an uncompromising professional standard
- Skilled in developing, utilizing and extending network of internal and external contacts
- Committed to Statoil’s values and high ethical standards
- Timely preparation and filing of 1099 forms
- Coordinate with Land, Revenue, JV, and Accounts Payable in order to collect information
- Build upon existing relationships with key stakeholders and act as primary contact for 1099 reporting
- Build competence in 1099 software
- Develop automated processes for 1099 compliance
- Coordinate with third party vendors providing 1099 services
- Comply with internal SOX and operational controls ensuring appropriate documentation of the control requirements
- Support the business by providing requested services in a timely manner
- Develop, maintain and document accounting processes, procedures and improvement initiatives for 1099 activities
- Special projects and other tax related tasks
- Verify withholdings are being performed in both the Revenue and Land departments on a month basis
- An Equal Opportunity Employer Females, Minorities, Veterans, Disables and Other Protected Groups. Statoil is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral requested.
- Statoil offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. Statoil is an equal opportunity employer.