Pipeline Accounting Manager

WhiteWater; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer matched 401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

WhiteWater is seeking a full-time Pipeline Accounting Manager to join their team in Houston or Austin, Texas. This role involves overseeing settlements for natural gas systems, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in midstream accounting or settlements, preferably in gas pipeline, and must possess a Bachelor’s degree. Benefits include employer matched 401(k) and comprehensive medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of midstream accounting or settlements experience, preferably in gas pipeline.
• Experience working with State and Federal regulatory agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all settlements activities for WhiteWater natural gas systems.
• Develop and apply documented processes for efficient billing.
• Coordinate data requests for regulatory and corporate reporting.
• Serve as point of escalation for customers with billing issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Skills

MS Office Excel

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

This position is a full-time, office-based position in Houston or Austin, TX and will be a member of the WhiteWater Commercial Operations team. The Pipeline Accounting Manager will lead a team of Pipeline Accountants responsible for WhiteWater natural gas pipeline and storage systems. This includes managing the monthly close processes, collaborating on financial reporting efforts, ensuring streamlined invoicing and payment, and assisting with customer billing inquiries.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversight of all settlements activities for WhiteWater natural gas systems.
• Develop, interpret, maintain, and apply documented process and procedures to ensure efficient billing and seamless customer experience.
• Complete monthly audit reviews.
• Review monthly invoices prior to distribution.
• Coordinate on all data requests and integrations for regulatory and corporate reporting.
• Serve as a point of escalation for customers with billing issues, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all payments.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding WhiteWater commercial agreements and their revenue structures.
• Develop tools and procedures for efficient billing processes within the Pipeline Accounting team.
• Manage cross-functional projects to improve business processes regarding settlement and invoicing of natural gas systems.
• Assist in verification of WhiteWater developed PowerBI visuals and Quorum system to ensure data integrity.
• Work with Operations and Accounting departments to reconcile natural gas inventory, invoiced volume discrepancies, and fuel usage.
• Prepare necessary documentation for the appropriate authorities including, the state, TRRC and FERC.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, industry standards, and company policies regarding billing data, reporting, and documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent
• 7+ years of midstream accounting or settlements experience (gas pipeline preferable)
• Experience working with State and Federal regulatory agencies preferred
• High proficiency in MS Office Excel, Outlook, Word
• Excellent problem solving, time management, analytical and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Communication and Teamwork skills required: Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and effectively collaborate with others to optimize team success
• Keep to assigned schedule to best support the position's workgroup and related departments.

Benefits

This position is located in Houston, Texas or Austin, Texas. Selected candidate is eligible for employer matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurances and other benefit offerings.