Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting

Cheniere Energy•Houston, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting position serves a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of external financial information for Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LNG) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) and the Company’s other filers or issuers. Primary responsibilities include the preparation and filing of quarterly and annual financial statements and other required filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as reporting requirements for regulatory or compliance purposes, including those under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The position also works closely with the Investor Relations department to support the preparation of earnings releases, corporate presentations and other material presented to securities analysts, investors and industry groups.

Requirements

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP principles and working knowledge of SEC regulations
Ability to directly identify and tackle critical issues by effectively utilizing technical, analytical and problem-solving aptitudes
Skilled Self-starter with strong attention to detail
Driven to deliver quality results on time, in a professional manner
Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to collaborate successfully with team members and others in the organization
Organized and able to manage multiple activities in a timely and accurate manner with general supervisory guidance
Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with preparation of SEC filings or at Big 4 / large accounting firm
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.

Nice To Haves

Current CPA, or in active pursuit of certification is highly preferred.
Masters degree is also a plus.
Preferred experience includes XBRL knowledge, Workiva and Hyperion systems, and experience working in the energy industry.

Responsibilities

Prepare SEC filings, including filings on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other public presentations such as press releases and investor presentations utilizing SEC filing software (Workiva)
Support preparation of filings for other external reporting requirements necessitated by regulatory or compliance requirements, such as those under the FERC
Tag financial statements in interactive data format (XBRL) utilizing Workiva
Prepare disclosure checklists under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP) and other applicable standards
Create or update supporting schedules for the preparation of financial statements and disclosures
Coordinate with personnel from the Legal department to review financial information included in registration statements
Oversee regulatory compliance with existing SEC standards and monitor newly proposed or emerging SEC standards
Coordinate with other departments to gather, consolidate and analyze information to be included in financial statements
Evaluate earnings trends to support the earnings press release and Management Discussion & Analysis in SEC filings
Prepare analysis supporting identification of operating segments and reportable segments
Adhere to the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting and participate in process improvements to enhance internal controls, processes, metrics and reporting
Coordinate with external auditors to provide information required for their review and audit of financial statements and internal controls
Any other ad hoc projects