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Accounting Analyst II

Houston, TX 77042

Posted: 03/18/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Accounting & Finance Job Number: 613169 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Accounting Analyst
1-year contract
Location: Houston, TX

35-40/hr
 

Must Haves:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance
  • SAP experience
Preferred: 
  • 7+ years of experience
  • CPA
  • Blackline
  • Oil and Gas experience

Job Description:

Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of natural gas transactions; including transportation, storage, and physical purchase/sale transactions. Assist in reporting to Management the business results with analysis and explanation of all significant variances from plan. Take the lead in solving problems.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the monthly accounting and closing cycle, including ensuring all current month transactions are accurately recorded, account analysis and reconciliation procedures
  • Ensure that transactions are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and company policies
  • Ensure all balance sheet items are valid and supportable
  • Accrue transactions on an estimate basis and true up upon receipts of actual data as needed
  • Process sale and purchase transactions of natural gas for assigned assets accurately and timely
  • Pay commodity and transportation invoices accurately and timely
  • Foster a strong relationship with the Commercial organization and clearly communicate financial and operating results to that organization
  • Ensure all applicable regulatory reporting requirements are met with timeliness and accuracy
  • Provide assistance and information for internal and external audits
  • Complete quarterly and annual regulatory reporting
  • Participate in testing for system implementations and updates
  • Generate ongoing and ad hoc financial and management reports relating to transactions and balances in assigned accounts
  • Apply analytical review to system generated reports and schedules to ensure transactions are properly recorded in the accounting systems
  • Answer and resolve internal and external customer inquiries

Qualifications/Skills:
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting/finance role
  • Proficient (perform the skill with limited assistance) with SAP, Excel, Outlook

Preferred:
  • 7 + years' experience in accounting/finance role
  • Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task effectively and resolve issues in an accurate and efficient manner
  • Takes ownership of assigned tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills, works well with others, strong team player
  • Detail-oriented and able to multi-task
  • Strong communication skills

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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