Supervisor, Accounting

Plains Marketing, L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Free Parking

Job summary

Plains Marketing, L.P. is seeking a qualified accounting professional in Houston, TX to oversee and analyze quarterly FERC financial statements for Plains entities and JVs, and to supervise severance tax regulatory reporting.

The role reports to the Director of Accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting required.
• 3-5 years of public accounting and/or financial accounting/reporting experience required.
• GAAP knowledge required.
• Certified Public Accountant license is preferred.
• Experience within or general understanding of the midstream oil and gas industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and analysis of quarterly FERC financial statements for Plains' entities and certain JVs.
• Resolution of accounting issues with other accounting departments.
• Review and understanding of FERC accounting regulations to ensure compliance.
• Oversight of the severance tax process, including monitoring and interpretation of state tax legislation, resolution of disputed items, and communication with other departments related to state/customer disputes.
• Communication with IT department to ensure that severance tax system is set up to handle new legislation.
• Supervision of team members and coordination with managers in the department related to shared resources.
• Involvement in the Liquid Energy Pipeline Association Accounting Committee.
• Review of periodic reports to government entities

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting

CPA license preferred

Job description

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.

Position Summary

Oversight and analysis of the Joint Venture and FERC financial reporting requirements for Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. and oversight of severance tax regulatory reporting.

The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Director of Accounting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversight and analysis of quarterly FERC financial statements for certain of Plains' entities and certain JVs
• Resolution of accounting issues with other accounting departments
• Review and understanding of FERC accounting regulations to ensure compliance
• Oversight of the severance tax process, including monitoring and interpretation of state tax legislation, resolution of disputed items, and communication with other departments related to state/customer disputes
• Communication with IT department to ensure that severance tax system is set up to handle new legislation
• Supervision of team members and coordination with managers in the department related to shared resources
• Involvement in the Liquid Energy Pipeline Association Accounting Committee
• Review of periodic reports to government entities

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in accounting required
• 3-5 years of public accounting and/or financial accounting/reporting experience required
• GAAP knowledge required
• Certified Public Accounting license is preferred
• Experience within or general understanding of the midstream oil and gas industry is preferred

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
• 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

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 .

We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer . We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains' compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.