Settlement Accountant

Plains All American • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Work closely with co-workers, supervisor, and senior manager to account for settlement of Plains Marketing L.P.’s barrel movements.

Requirements

• Accounting/Auditing or Finance degree required.
• Knowledge and understanding of crude oil business is helpful.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally an in writing with all levels of management.
• Team player and responsible individual who takes initiative/ownership in all areas of work.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference check.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Settlement Confirmation Schedules by updating internal database
• Utilize Settlement Confirmation Schedules to communicate amounts due from and due to customers assigned, and confirm the netting position
• Identify and follow up on discrepancies with customers and forward to Contracts or Crude Oil Accounting department
• Communicate volume and price information that may require accruals be made by Crude Oil Accounting department
• Reconcile confirmed net amounts with the Master Reconciliation
• Reconcile aged accounts receivable/trade accounts payable for assigned customers
• Update Control Log to identify discrepancies in a timely manner
• Distribute sales invoices and royalty check detail to assigned accountants
• Update crude oil prices and gravity in an accurate and timely manner
• Obtain documents requested by auditors
• Prepare related party disclosure schedules
• Maintain procedural documentation on a current basis
• Be willing to work overtime during the monthly close
• Work with minimal supervision in all aspects of job

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy
• personal and family time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level