Supervisor, Accounting

Plains All American•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Supervisor, Accounting oversees and analyzes Joint Venture and FERC financial reporting requirements for Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., and oversees severance tax regulatory reporting. The role includes supervising team members, coordinating shared resources, and working with accounting, IT, and other departments to support compliance and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting.
3–5 years of public accounting and/or financial accounting or reporting experience.
Knowledge of GAAP.
Ability to independently develop solutions to problems and challenges.
Ability to adapt to and manage change positively and proactively in a dynamic environment.
Ability to establish effective working relationships that promote teamwork and collaboration.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with staff and management across departments.
Motivated, self-directed, results-driven approach, with ownership of assigned tasks.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to interact effectively with financial reporting and other accounting and commercial personnel.
Cleared criminal history/background check and satisfactory reference checks.
Compliance with the company’s drug and alcohol policy, including pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant license.
Experience in or general understanding of the midstream oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

Oversee and analyze quarterly FERC financial statements for certain Plains entities and joint ventures.
Resolve accounting issues with other accounting departments.
Review and interpret FERC accounting regulations to ensure compliance.
Oversee the severance tax process, including monitoring and interpreting state tax legislation, resolving disputed items, and communicating with other departments about state or customer disputes.
Communicate with the IT department to ensure the severance tax system can accommodate new legislation.
Supervise team members and coordinate with department managers regarding shared resources.
Participate in the Liquid Energy Pipeline Association Accounting Committee.
Review periodic reports submitted to government entities.