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Crystal Renken-Parich

Tomball,TX

Summary

Accomplished finance and applications specialist with a proven track record at Surge Energy America, enhancing financial operations and application functionality. Expert in multiple Oil and Gas software applications, with a knack for streamlining processes and improving efficiency. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial forecasts and resolve technical issues, significantly boosting business efficiency and user satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Applications & Finance Specialist

Surge Energy America
08.2015 - 04.2024
  • Reviewed monthly IT costs before submitting to management for approval.
  • Extracted data from ERP and SQL tables to prepare and reconcile IT Capital and LOE costs on a monthly basis against the yearly budget.
  • Provided accurate financial forecasts for management, aiding in strategic decisionmaking.
  • Streamlined financial operations, improving overall efficiency within the finance department.
  • Stayed abreast of emerging technologies within the industry, incorporating innovative solutions into the development process when applicable.
  • Streamlined user experience with the continuous improvement of application features and design.
  • Assisted the business in customizing applications to suit their unique business needs, improving overall satisfaction levels.
  • Delivered high-quality customer support by providing prompt troubleshooting assistance for various technical issues.
  • Worked closely with project managers to establish realistic deadlines for development milestones and ensured timely delivery of products or services.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new software applications, resulting in increased business efficiency.
  • Enhanced application functionality by identifying and resolving software issues in a timely manner.
  • Administrator for software applications.
  • Worked with the DBA on updates and patches for applications along with test scripts for end users.

Enertia ERP Specialist

Midstates Petroleum Company LLC
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Ensured data security within the ERP environment through the implementation of robust access controls and security policies.
  • Supported users during critical month-end closing activities, mitigating risks associated with financial reporting errors or delays.
  • Optimized data accuracy within the ERP system through regular audits and data validation procedures.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of required updates and enhancements for the ERP system.
  • Coordinated testing efforts during software implementations or updates, ensuring smooth transitions without compromising system integrity.
  • Enhanced user experience with improved system functionality by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

Accounts Payable and Accounting Analyst

Midstates Petroleum Company LLC
04.2010 - 09.2014
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough analysis and reconciliation of accounts.
  • Collaborated with IT department to resolve system-related issues impacting financial reporting capabilities efficiently.
  • Optimized budgeting processes, collaborating with department heads to develop accurate forecasts and allocations.
  • Researched billing and invoice problems and resolved issues in compliance with established standards.
  • Assisted Director of Finance and Controller with special projects to obtain additional decision-making data.


Sr. Accounting Analyst

Conocophillips
01.1999 - 04.2010
  • Identified potential cost-saving opportunities through detailed analysis of expenses and operational practices.
  • Prepared ad-hoc reports for senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making based on current financial metrics.
  • Served as a key liaison between the finance department and operations teams to drive business performance improvements through accurate financial data insights.
  • Enhanced budget forecasting accuracy with meticulous data analysis and trend identification.
  • Assisted in external audit preparation, facilitating a smooth annual review of company finances.
  • Streamlined the month-end close process for timely financial statement generation and analysis.
  • Maintained compliance with GAAP standards, staying abreast of regulatory updates and industry best practices.

Education

Accounting

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK

Skills

  • Oil and Gas Accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Production Accounting
  • SAP
  • Enertia
  • W Energy
  • Quorum
  • Wellez
  • Neofirma
  • Actenum
  • Excel
  • Alteryx
  • Spotfire
  • Power BI

Timeline

Staff Applications & Finance Specialist

Surge Energy America
08.2015 - 04.2024

Enertia ERP Specialist

Midstates Petroleum Company LLC
09.2014 - 08.2015

Accounts Payable and Accounting Analyst

Midstates Petroleum Company LLC
04.2010 - 09.2014

Sr. Accounting Analyst

Conocophillips
01.1999 - 04.2010

Accounting

Oklahoma State University

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