Lead Accountant

Buckeye Partners • Houston, TX

7h

About The Position

The Lead Accountant role is responsible for providing advanced accounting
support for a specific business segment, which includes gross margin accounting,
inventory accounting, operating expenses, and other general ledger accounting
activities. The role will require preparing and reviewing journal entries,
account reconciliations, detailed variance analysis as well as performing
inter-company accounting, supporting the monthly close process, reporting
results to upper management and participating in other general accounting
projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other related discipline or equivalent experience is required.
• 3+ years public accounting experience is preferred.
• Significant proficiency utilizing MS Excel to perform accounting related tasks is required.
• Experience with general ledger packages such as JD Edwards is preferred
• Exposure to analytic packages such as Cognos or Hyperion is preferred
• Prior utilization of trading software (e.g. Solarc Right Angle) is preferred
• CPA Eligible
• In order to succeed in this position, the incumbent must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• This is a very detail-oriented position that requires a great deal of accuracy.
• Strict deadlines and timelines must be adhered to with regards to reporting requirements.
• One must be available to work overtime when necessary.
• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.
• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus.
• 3+ years public accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience with general ledger packages such as JD Edwards is preferred
• Exposure to analytic packages such as Cognos or Hyperion is preferred
• Prior utilization of trading software (e.g. Solarc Right Angle) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring and other journal entries to support the monthly BMS Accounting close process.
• Prepare various monthly account reconciliations and track all approved account reconciliations.
• Prepare supporting schedules for audit activities as assigned.
• Analyze various general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets as needed.
• Communicate monthly results to management and other business units. Develop reports as needed.
• Participate in special projects and support other accounting functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees