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JAMES KEEFER

Parker,CO

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Senior Revenue AccountantSenior AccountantAccounting ManagerOperations Accountant

Work Type

ConsultingFull TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Parker, CODenver, COCentennial, CODenver Tech Center
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$115000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Summary

Goal-oriented leader with a strong record of meeting deadlines and achieving team objectives. Proven ability to deliver quality work while fostering collaboration and communication. Committed to continuous learning and professional development to drive positive change and growth within an organization. Seeking opportunities to leverage skills and experience in a results-driven environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Senior Revenue Accountant

Crescent Midstream, LLC
Denver, CO
07.2025 - 12.2025
  • Executed monthly revenue process, booking revenues and analyzing volumes across systems, gain/loss reports, pricing, and pipeline loss allowances
  • Reconciled sub-ledger to general ledger account balances to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Performs monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses
  • Prepares monthly reconciliations
  • Prepares monthly journal entries for month-end close
  • Supported Controller in cash management and joint venture analysis for informed financial decision-making
  • Assesses internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas
  • Tracked and issued debt instruments while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Contract Director, Gas Accounting

Summit Midstream Partners, LP
Denver, CO
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • See previous job details provided below for April 2014 – August 2021

Contract Revenue Accountant

Summit Utilities
Centennial, CO
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Processed schedules/calculations for accurate monthly revenue accruals
  • Assisted in managing monthly revenue process for Missouri area/assets, ensuring timely reporting
  • Executed balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records
  • Prepared and uploaded journal entries into Oracle to maintain financial accuracy
  • Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis

Senior Revenue Accountant

Antero Resources
Denver, CO
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Prepared and uploaded journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Reconciles marketing revenue and expense accounts in conjunction with preparation of Marketing Summary and Lookback reports/schedules
  • Processes schedules/calculations for weighted average sales price (WASP)
  • Completes workbooks for derivation of transportation expense, excess capacity, and marketing expenses
  • Generated summary report for GTP (gathering, transportation and processing) to facilitate financial analysis and decision-making
  • Utilized supplemental schedules/workbooks to prepare and distribute comprehensive reports to management
  • Performs SOX review and sign-off on Martica allocations

Contract Asst. Controller

Red Dot Storage
Louisville, CO
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Reconciled corporate bank accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting
  • Originated wires, account transfers and other payments from/between corporate accounts
  • Processed payroll to guarantee timely employee payments
  • Ad hoc reporting and analysis
  • Creates training/desktop procedures for tasks performed
  • Utilizes above materials to train permanent replacement Asst. Controller
  • Completed various tasks based on project needs

Contract Senior Accountant

Brumate
Englewood, CO
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Financial reporting build-out
  • Accounts receivable clean-up project
  • Performed software system reconciliations retroactively and prospectively to identify and resolve discrepancies
  • Conducted ad hoc reporting and analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning
  • Completed various tasks to support team operations.

Director, Gas Accounting

Summit Midstream Partners, LP
Denver, CO
04.2014 - 08.2021
  • Managed accounting operations for gas plant, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Implements uniform and standardized SOX compliance controls and control activities across all assets/systems
  • Collaborated with inter-company departments (e.g., Internal Audit, Senior Management) to write, develop, and maintain company SOX Narratives for Revenue and Receivables
  • Writes, maintains, and implements policies and procedures to standardize processes across all companies
  • Established inter-departmental communications and rapport to enhance collaboration towards common company goals, addressing previous issues of siloed information
  • Oversees daily operations to ensure elevated levels of productivity
  • Manages, oversees hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
  • Develops and implements performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
  • Manages processes related to both internal and external audit requests
  • Identified improvements in key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures to strengthen compliance and efficiency
  • Analyzes activities and trends within the general workings of the industry to further the goals of the organization
  • Presented educational sessions on the mid-stream sector of the oil and gas industry and gas plant accounting to internal and external auditors and finance professionals.

Supervisor - Special Projects

Mark West Hydrocarbon
Denver, CO
05.2008 - 04.2014
  • Senior Accountant – Special Projects
  • Senior Operations/Plant Accountant
  • Provides financial reporting and analysis functions for multiple levels within company (Controller, Director, Senior Management)
  • Analyzed gross profit thresholds to compare actual results with budget and forecast across various time periods.
  • Creates and facilitates supplemental reports used in conjunction with standard reporting measures to ensure overall accuracy of financial data (e.g., residue balance)
  • Generated documentation and prepared financial analysis for ad hoc operational reporting requests to support decision-making for managers, directors, and senior management
  • Performs research, collaborates with other departments, and performs analyses to determine the appropriateness and accuracy of settlements, forecasts and budgets while ensuring adherence to company policies and financial standards
  • Provides necessary documentation in support of both internal and external audit requests
  • Identifies and presents performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
  • Identified issues, analyzed data, and proposed solutions to enhance operational effectiveness
  • Exceeded goals through prioritized tasks and strong work ethic, contributing to team success
  • Resolves problems, improves operations, and provides exceptional service

Education

Master's - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Denver, CO

Bachelor of Arts - Education, Mathematics

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

Skills

  • Revenue recognition and financial reporting
  • Balance sheet reconciliation and bank reconciliation
  • Journal entry preparation and accruals
  • Cash management and intercompany transactions
  • Internal controls assessment and SOX compliance
  • Ad hoc analysis and variance analysis
  • Process improvement and month-end closing
  • Effective communication and attention to detail
  • Problem solving and team collaboration
  • Contract review and invoicing
  • Time management and ERP systems
  • Leadership and mentoring

Skills

Oracle E-Business Suite, Microsoft AX, Great Plains, NetSuite, Quorum Business Suite, GPIS, EMK3, Waterfield, TIPS, Open Invoice, Flow-Cal, Peoplesoft, Hyperion, Brandwise

Timeline

Contract Senior Revenue Accountant

Crescent Midstream, LLC
07.2025 - 12.2025

Contract Director, Gas Accounting

Summit Midstream Partners, LP
01.2024 - 05.2025

Contract Revenue Accountant

Summit Utilities
02.2023 - 03.2024

Senior Revenue Accountant

Antero Resources
08.2022 - 12.2022

Contract Asst. Controller

Red Dot Storage
05.2022 - 08.2022

Contract Senior Accountant

Brumate
01.2022 - 04.2022

Director, Gas Accounting

Summit Midstream Partners, LP
04.2014 - 08.2021

Supervisor - Special Projects

Mark West Hydrocarbon
05.2008 - 04.2014

Master's - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - Education, Mathematics

University of Northern Iowa

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