Lead Accountant - Tax

Company: SM-Energy Company
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description This role will be primarily responsible for the Company’s processes around depletion, depreciation, and amortization, an area of high impact to the organization. This role also includes the preparation of complex tax returns and related reports, schedules and work papers, the maintenance of tax records, evaluation of non-routine transactions, and technical tax and accounting research support. In addition, this role is responsible for project and process improvement efforts, implements changes to maintain compliance with changing tax laws, and performs other duties as assigned. A successful individual in this position will demonstrate initiative, can communicate with various stakeholders, has a solid general knowledge of accounting principles and reporting, federal and state taxation, financial reporting concepts related to income tax, and begins to concentrate on developing his own one or more specialized area of responsibility and is willing to develop others within area of responsibility. The individual in this role can work autonomously and prioritize completing individual and team responsibilities. Essential Roles & Responsibilities: Actively lead, coordinate and prioritize activities within area of responsibility, specifically, the Company’s processes around depletion, depreciation, and amortization. Compile corporate income and partnership tax returns, tax correspondence, tax reconciliations, and tax documentation. Analyze, evaluate, and research tax law to determine the tax treatment for complex, non-routine transactions. Review new accounting pronouncements and tax laws for required changes in the Company’s tax methods. Understand and apply proficient oil and gas industry-specific concepts across functional areas. Support development, execution, and analysis of performance metrics within functional areas. Provide training and development within the area of responsibility. Lead and participate in departmental projects or cross-functional projects/initiatives. Other general duties as assigned. Computer/Software Applications: Microsoft Office Suite and other common business applications Tax applications for compliance (CorpTax preferred) and research Experience with SAP and Alteryx a plus. Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills: Experienced in tax law and principles Strong knowledge of Oil and gas specific taxation processes, including depletion, depreciation, and amortization. Software adept, able to learn new and changing systems and applications Effective with Data Analytics including extraction, wrangling, visualization, and analysis. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, or related field of study. Master’s degree in tax, accounting, or related field of study is a plus. Minimum 8 years relevant work experience required (10 years in lieu of education). 4 Oil and gas accounting and/or tax experience preferred. CPA a plus. APA, CIA, CFE, CGMA or other relevant professional credentials and certifications a plus. Location/Schedule: Denver –Primarily remote with ability to commute to the Denver office on short notice SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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