Lead Accountant - NGL Revenue

Energy Transfer•Houston, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Energy Transfer is looking for a Lead Accountant to join our NGL Pipeline Revenue accounting team in Houston. We encourage a culture of inquiry by always asking why, transforming data into meaningful information, and leveraging technology to streamline our processes The NGL Pipeline Revenue Accounting team performs end-to-end accounting and analysis for the transportation of natural gas liquids (NGLs) on our Gulf Coast NGL pipelines. The essential duties of this position are designed to ensure that all revenue activities are captured accurately in the general ledger

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting or Finance)
Experience: 8+ years
Required Skills: Proficiency in Excel required

Nice To Haves

Technical Skills: Experience with Power BI or Alteryx is a plus
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with SAP, Entero, or other Quorum software is preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in their respective area
Oversee collaboration between accounting and internal teams, including scheduling, commercial, operations, contract administration, and treasury, ensuring alignment with operational needs and strategic support through data-driven insights
Drive innovation by leading projects focused on automation, process improvement, change management, and system upgrades to improve accounting efficiency and processes
Manage the development and maintenance of relationships with vendors, customers, shippers, and 3rd party pipelines, driving timely payments and precise margin calculations
Ensure the integrity of financial data by reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and leveraging technical accounting skills to analyze trends in P&L and balance sheet accounts while identifying opportunities for process improvements through innovative solutions
Builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships and serves as a role model for junior team members through professionalism and a strong team-first mindset
Proactively leads initiatives and projects, identifying and resolving inefficiencies with minimal oversight to improve team performance and processes
Aligns team efforts with leadership’s vision by reinforcing direction, communicating updates, and offering strategic insights for future enhancements
Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making by using facts and experience while maintaining transparency with management
Fosters an inclusive and collaborative team environment by encouraging diverse viewpoints, active listening, and open communication
Leads by example in upholding team accountability, honoring commitments, and reinforcing expectations through clear, consistent communication
Champions change by promoting new initiatives, mentoring peers, and driving knowledge-sharing efforts to enhance team learning and adaptability