Associate Accountant - Interstate Revenue

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

Energy Transfer is looking for an Associate Accountant to join our Interstate Revenue accounting team in Houston Texas. We encourage a culture of inquiry by always asking why, transforming data into meaningful information, and leveraging technology to streamline our processes. Team Summary Performs accounting related responsibilities for the interstate/intrastate accounting group

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

- Compilation of SOX control documentation and development of related procedures

- Monthly submissions of volumetric data to Government agencies

- Record monthly entries for financial statements

- Prepare analysis of natural gas inventories and transportation and storage revenues

- Analysis of operational gas purchases, sales and payments of contract storage agreements and/or operational gas purchased/sold

- Reconciliation of accounts

- Reconciliation of various accounts and be able to prepare and provide variance explanations

- Utilizes skills gained from classes/exposure for AI capabilities.

Key Attributes

- Consistently fulfills commitments, maintains transparency, and meets deadlines effectively

- Works well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, responding to change with professionalism and a positive solution-oriented attitude

- Significant level of personal accountability and ownership to identify and addresses issues with minimal oversight, and suggests innovative solutions for process improvement

- Embraces and adapts to changes with enthusiasm, contributing to a culture of innovation and efficiency

- Takes initiative to learn various systems and processes

- Exhibits a strong sense of ownership and resolves issues, including coordinating with other teams/functions as needed and communicates effectively

- Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with internal counterparts to enhance process improvements that are in the best interest of the company

- Navigates stressful situations professionally, aiming for optimal outcomes

Accepts feedback professionally and translates it into positive changes in behavior and performance

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

- Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, finance or related field or equivalent work experience

- Experience: 0-2 years of relevant work experience

- Required Skills: Microsoft office products – proficient in Excel.

- Technical Skills: SAP knowledge is preferred.

- Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong attention to detail.

- Flexibility with ability to work in a team setting supporting several people.

- Solid time management skills; ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and function independently and efficiently in a fast paced environment.

- Problem solving with ability to recognize issues and deal with them directly.

- Personable, positive and enthusiastic attitude with capability to deal effectively with people. Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and written.

- Utilizes skills gained from classes/exposure for AI capabilities

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

- The Associate Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant job related experience

- The Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

- Usually, normal office working conditions.

- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

- Occasional overnight travel may be required.

- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. "