Senior Accounting Associate- Midstream Accounting

Diversified Energy Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Energy Company in Birmingham, AL, is looking for a Senior Accounting Associate to support the midstream business. The role involves overseeing accounting and analysis for customers and vendors across pipeline systems, emphasizing automation and advanced analytics. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3–6+ years of accounting experience, with strong analytical skills. CPA and midstream experience are preferred. This role is essential to enhance financial reporting and operational visibility.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting or analytical experience.
• Strong analytical skills to work with large, operationally driven data sets.
• Solid understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting for midstream activities across pipeline systems.
• Analyze and reconcile gas volumes flowed on Company‑owned systems.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Deliver operational and financial reporting for visibility into throughput and performance.
• Support external financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Execute SOX-compliant controls over midstream accounting processes.
• Partner with Operations, Commercial, FP&A, and IT to resolve data issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements using automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of journal entries

Reconciliations

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

BI platforms

ERP systems

Hyperion

Job description

Position Summary & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Associate – Midstream Accounting to support our midstream business in a fast‑paced, public‑company environment. This role oversees accounting and analysis for a portfolio of customers and vendors across our pipeline systems and plays a critical role in delivering visibility into gas volumes we transport, third‑party throughput, and related financial results. This is an analysis‑heavy role suited for a technically strong accountant who enjoys complex data, operational interaction, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be motivated to modernize midstream accounting through automation, advanced analytics, and scalable reporting.

Special focus to be placed on:

• Own accounting for midstream activities across pipeline systems, including customer and vendor interactions.
• Analyze and reconcile gas volumes flowed on Company‑owned systems and third‑party gas transported, ensuring alignment between operational data and financial results.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month‑end and quarter‑end close.
• Deliver dynamic operational and financial reporting to support visibility into throughput, volumes, and performance at both the system and financial statement level.
• Support external financial reporting and public‑company audit requirements, including preparation of audit‑quality support.
• Execute and maintain SOX‑compliant controls over midstream accounting processes.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Commercial, FP&A, and IT to resolve data issues and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation using AI tools, Hyperion, BI platforms, and ERP systems.

Position Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting or analytical experience
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large, operationally driven data sets
• Solid understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, and internal controls

Preferred

• CPA preferred (or active CPA candidate)
• Public company and/or public accounting experience
• Experience in midstream, energy, or asset‑intensive environments
• Exposure to operational data, throughput metrics, or volume‑based reporting

Office Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.