Accountant, Senior

Enterprise Products•Houston, TX

About The Position

Tap into the professional possibilities of the largest publicly traded energy partnership that features one of the most diversified cash flow streams in the midstream segment of the energy industry. With dynamic career opportunities and a creative and supportive environment, our unique midstream energy organization offers the chance to share and be recognized for your ideas. Join our team and increase your opportunities for success. The Senior Accountant reports to the Supervisor of General Ledger and will ensure all responsibilities are delivered in accordance to governed timelines. The individual must have a proven track record in preparing and analyzing financial statements. This pivotal role will be championing process improvements to foster and cultivate change in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated professional with excellent governance capabilities to drive change and build the technical competencies within the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
Current working knowledge of GAAP.
3+ years of experience with ERP accounting systems.
Upheld attention to details, pronounced problem-solver, and be able to present/interpret financial results accurately.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Experience in a high volume transactional environment with high level of analytical skills.
A strong passion for continuous improvement with the courage to lead change.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
3 to 5+ years of experience in progressive accounting or general ledger preferred.
Oracle is highly preferred.
4+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications preferred.
Prefer previous accounting experience with partnerships and/or LLCs in midstream energy.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the month-end close activities, including preparing and posting complex journal entries and accruals.
Perform detailed balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investing and resolving discrepancies.
Prepare and develop various financial statements, including cash flow statements.
Reconcile inter-company transactions.
Evaluate leases and prepare lease tests as needed for ASC 842 accounting.
Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet analysis.
Handle JV and partner billings, cash calls and capital/expense distributions.
Perform cash-flow analysis, identifying unusual transactions and collaborate with other accounting departments to properly ascertain the nature of the accounting transactions.
Research technical accounting issues to ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance to GAAP.
Assist and perform ad-hoc projects, analysis, and other departmental tasks, as necessary.