Accountant, Senior

Enterprise Products; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products seeks a Senior Accountant to join our Houston team and lead month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. This role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and experience with Oracle ERP in a high-volume, midstream energy environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA/CMA is preferred, and 3–5+ years of relevant experience, with proven ability to drive process improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in progressive accounting or general ledger.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• 3+ years of experience with ERP accounting systems; Oracle preferred.
• Attention to detail; strong problem-solving and ability to interpret financial results.

Responsibilities

• Close monthly books, prepare and post complex journal entries and accruals.
• Perform detailed balance sheet and bank reconciliations; analyze discrepancies.
• Prepare financial statements, including cash flow statements.
• Reconcile inter-company transactions and manage JV/partner billings and cash calls.
• Evaluate leases and perform ASC 842 lease tests; conduct balance sheet analysis.
• Work on ad-hoc projects and cross-department analyses; research technical accounting issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Location

USA-Texas-Houston

What you will be doing

Tap into the professional possibilities of the largest publicly traded energy partnership that features one of the most diversified cash flow streams in the midstream segment of the energy industry. With dynamic career opportunities and a creative and supportive environment, our unique midstream energy organization offers the chance to share and be recognized for your ideas. Join our team and increase your opportunities for success.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Supervisor of General Ledger and will ensure all responsibilities are delivered in accordance to governed timelines. The individual must have a proven track record in preparing and analyzing financial statements. This pivotal role will be championing process improvements to foster and cultivate change in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated professional with excellent governance capabilities to drive change and build the technical competencies within the team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Responsible for the month-end close activities, including preparing and posting complex journal entries and accruals.
• Perform detailed balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investing and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and develop various financial statements, including cash flow statements.
• Reconcile inter-company transactions.
• Evaluate leases and prepare lease tests as needed for ASC 842 accounting.
• Perform monthly and quarterly balance sheet analysis.
• Handle JV and partner billings, cash calls and capital/expense distributions.
• Perform cash-flow analysis, identifying unusual transactions and collaborate with other accounting departments to properly ascertain the nature of the accounting transactions.
• Research technical accounting issues to ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance to GAAP.
• Assist and perform ad-hoc projects, analysis, and other departmental tasks, as necessary.

What Your Background Should Look Like (minimum Qualifications)

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• A CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in progressive accounting or general ledger preferred.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Current working knowledge of GAAP.
• 3+ years of experience with ERP accounting systems, Oracle is highly preferred.
• Upheld attention to details, pronounced problem-solver, and be able to present/interpret financial results accurately.
• 4+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Prefer previous accounting experience with partnerships and/or LLCs in midstream energy.
• Experience in a high volume transactional environment with high level of analytical skills.
• A strong passion for continuous improvement with the courage to lead change.

Shift

Day Job

Travel

No

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Job Level

Individual Contributor