Sonja McNeil 403-***-**** ***********@****.**
Chestermere, Alberta
A reliable JI accountant with 20+ years experience in the energy industry. Possess excellent knowledge in joint interest, strong analytical and time management skills. Have an honest and hardworking approach, adapts to change easily and enjoys contributing to the greater good of the team. Reputation for getting the work done right the first time and meeting deadlines.
Computer Software knowledge
Qbyte, JIBLink, Powervision, Wolfpac, Envision, Landman, Petrinex, Excel, Word, Outlook, Accumap, CS Explorer, and AFE Navigator.
Professional Experience
Operated and Non-Operated Joint Venture Accountant 2009-2016
Pengrowth Energy, Calgary
• Processed and validated JIB's which ensured costs were correct with contracts for operated and non-operated Joint Interest billings. Investigated and resolved disputes on Joint Interest Billings and maintained strong relationships with partners.
• Ensured accurate booking of taking in kind revenue, verified with Registry (Petrinex), and updated Excel spreadsheets for processing fee splits. Performed account reconciliations and ensured accounts receivables were cleared in a timely manner.
• As Powervision administrator made sure each month end approvals were completed on time, set up new BA’s, new users and helped JV group with any errors.
• Responsible for monthly Joint Venture cheque runs. Verified, net accounts receivable solved problem vendors or issues.
• Researched and communicated to internal departments where necessary to correct ownership masters, cost allocations, AFE’s and cost centres.
Non-Operated Joint Interest (Contract) 2007-2009
Bonterra Energy Ltd, Calgary
• Reviewed, analyzed and processed non-operated joint interest billings.
• Ensured costs were correct and confirmed with land agreements. Responsible for Joint Venture cheque runs
• Uploaded operated joint Interest billings to partners.
• Responsible for excel spreadsheets to do monthly NPI calculations.
• Cross checked accounts payable and posted vouchers.
Non-Operated Joint Interest (Contract) 2006-2007
Tasman Exploration/Canext Energy, Calgary
• Reviewed, analyzed and processed non-operated joint interest billings.
• Ensured costs were correct and confirmed with land agreements. Responsible for Joint Venture cheque runs
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• Cross checked accounts payable and posted vouchers.
Accounts Payable Clerk 2003-2006
Endev Energy Inc., Calgary
• Coded and entered all invoices including GNA, AFE, land 3rd party land.
• Completed cheque runs for trade, royalties, land, Joint interest and weekly quick pays.
• Invoiced vendors and set up new vendors, JE, and answered vendor calls.
Non-Operated Joint Interest 2002-2003
Ketch/Acclaim Energy Inc., Calgary
• Reviewed, analyzed and processed non-operated joint interest billings.
• Reviewed and responded to partner queries.
Ensured costs were correct and confirmed with land agreements. Responsible for Joint Venture cheque runs
Professional Development
Completed in-house courses around proprietary software and learned all accounting on the job.
Interests/Activities
Camping, travelling, horse back and bike riding.