Accountant I

The Bergaila Companies•Artesia, NM

About The Position

Overview We put the unity in "opport unity. " Opportunity Snapshot: Compensation: $28.00/hour Location: Artesia, NM Assignment Duration: 12 months+ Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+ Benefits: Comprehensive insurance and 401(k), PTO and holidays Responsibilities Prepares journal entries, maintains general ledger accounts and reconciles sub ledgers for month-end close Coordinates all SAP postings of pipeline and terminal movements, and prepares and reviews all periodic shipper statements Monitors interface feeds into our billing system for accuracy. Communicate any system deficiencies to IT for resolution Evaluates/ remedies SAP movement errors and prepare month-end product movement reports Analyzes shipper gains & losses to ensure accuracy Assists in the preparation of invoices and performs peer reviews Files pipeline tickets, organizes information and communicates with the control room if there are any discrepancies Tracks beginning/ending inventory, receipts, deliveries and inventory adjustments Assists accounting associate in processing various fuel or crude entries and other reports as necessary Reviews, analyzes and develops solutions for variances arising within department Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions Reconciles various accounts and enters them into the system, ensuring the integrity of the data and compliance with accounting principles Prepares month-end close by obtaining information from various reports, entering it into the system and verifying that debits and credits balance Audits journal entries, orders, transactions, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, in accounting, finance or related field, is required Minimum of 1-3 years related experience is required Experience in revenue accounting is preferred. At least one year of job experience preferred Must have intermediate understanding of accounting practices and procedures with the ability to perform accounting analysis as needed Working knowledge of Microsoft products, experience with accounting and maintenance software, and experience in revenue accounting is preferred SAP experience is preferred Basic reading and writing skills and the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication The Bergaila Way: The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice. Client Overview: Our Client is a Fortune 500 company and an independent petroleum refiner that focuses primarily on producing high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, specialty lubricant products and specialty and modified asphalt. They own and operate several refineries located primarily in Southwestern United States and market their products to this area, as well as the Rocky Mountains, extending into the Pacific Northwest and other neighboring Plains states.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, in accounting, finance or related field, is required
Minimum of 1-3 years related experience is required
Must have intermediate understanding of accounting practices and procedures with the ability to perform accounting analysis as needed
Basic reading and writing skills and the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations
Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication

Nice To Haves

Experience in revenue accounting is preferred.
At least one year of job experience preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft products, experience with accounting and maintenance software, and experience in revenue accounting is preferred
SAP experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares journal entries, maintains general ledger accounts and reconciles sub ledgers for month-end close
Coordinates all SAP postings of pipeline and terminal movements, and prepares and reviews all periodic shipper statements
Monitors interface feeds into our billing system for accuracy. Communicate any system deficiencies to IT for resolution
Evaluates/ remedies SAP movement errors and prepare month-end product movement reports
Analyzes shipper gains & losses to ensure accuracy
Assists in the preparation of invoices and performs peer reviews
Files pipeline tickets, organizes information and communicates with the control room if there are any discrepancies
Tracks beginning/ending inventory, receipts, deliveries and inventory adjustments
Assists accounting associate in processing various fuel or crude entries and other reports as necessary
Reviews, analyzes and develops solutions for variances arising within department
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions
Reconciles various accounts and enters them into the system, ensuring the integrity of the data and compliance with accounting principles
Prepares month-end close by obtaining information from various reports, entering it into the system and verifying that debits and credits balance
Audits journal entries, orders, transactions, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion