Senior Associate, Accounting

plains; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Top-tier benefits program

Competitive compensation

Descripción de la vacante

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada.

The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting is required.
• 1-3 years of public accounting and/or financial accounting/reporting experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office products including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with implementation of AI and other automation tools.
• Experience within or understanding of midstream oil and gas industry is preferred.
• Oracle experience is a plus.
• Cleared criminal history and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

Responsabilidades

• Preparation and self-review of journal entries.
• Analysis of operational financial data to ensure accurate accounting.
• Account reconciliation package compilation, review, and tie-out.
• Perform monthly inventory accounting.
• Special projects as needed.
• Process improvement evaluation and implementation.
• Supporting financial reporting, tax and internal/external auditors.

Conocimientos

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Account reconciliation

Inventory accounting

MS Excel

AI automation

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

Herramientas

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

Job Type: Regular

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Job Summary

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

As a Senior Associate, Accountanting, you will serve as a finance business partner for the marketing organization, working closely with other financial and commercial groups to assist with preparation, analysis, and financial reporting. Core responsibilities involve analysis of operational financial data, account reconciliation package compilation and review, preparation of journal entries, and various special projects within the Crude Oil Accounting group.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation and self-review of journal entries
• Analysis of operational financial data to ensure accurate accounting
• Account reconciliation package compilation, review, and tie-out
• Perform monthly inventory accounting
• Special projects as needed
• Process improvement evaluation and implementation
• Various other analysis and reporting for management
• Support for financial reporting, tax and internal/external auditors

Personal Attributes and Position Requirements

• Ability to independently develop solutions to problems/challenges as they arise
• Effective in a dynamic environment, adapting to and managing change in a positive and proactive manner
• Capable of establishing effective working relationships that promote teamwork and collaboration
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to interact effectively with various levels of staff and management in various departments
• Motivated, self-directed and results-driven approach to work, also takes ownership of assigned tasks
• Excellent organizational skills (and deadline orientated) and pays attention to details
• Effective interaction with financial reporting and other accounting and commercial personnel

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in accounting required
• 1-3 years of public accounting and/or financial accounting/reporting experience required
• Proficient with MS Office products including advanced Excel skills
• Experience with implementation of AI and other automation tools
• Experience within or general understanding of the midstream oil and gas industry is preferred
• Oracle experience a plus
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• 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

#Plains Accountant

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program .

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