Joint Venture Accounting Analyst (Contract)

Contexte et environnement

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies values the partnership with our external recruitment providers. As a contractor assigned to TotalEnergies you will be eligible for benefits through your agency employer such as PTO, paid holidays, and transportation allowance.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Activités

The JV Accounting Operations Analyst plays a key role in driving innovation and continuous improvement within the Accounting Operations Department. This position focuses on implementing best practices, optimizing resource use, and supporting joint venture (JV) accounting activities across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Guide support for the CosMar JV plant and provide direct support for the BTP/Olefines, BayStar, STP, C3 Splitter, and any other JVs under the Accounting Operations Department. Demonstrate knowledge of internal controls and support audits (internal and financial) as requested.

- Oversee the process of month-end close accruals, allocations and journal entries for operating fixed and variable costs, and maintenance work orders , JV proportionate entries, etc., for all JVs under the Accounting Operations department.

- Partner with the FP&A team to support their development and refinement of the annual operating Long-Term Plan and budget.

- Oversee the review of balance sheet accounts monthly for JVs under the Accounting Operations department.

- Be the single point of contact and coordinator for the annual interim and final financial audit for the COSMAR JV Audit.

- Assist as necessary for JV audits by coordinating support with the operating partners.

- Ensure that TEPRI and JV financials are accurately recorded in the TEPRI SAP system through proportional accounting. Confirm TEPRI equity reserves & earnings reflect the financial statement of partner equity / loan balances for the JVs and Olefins business (COSMAR, BTP, BayStar, STP, C3 Splitter, and any other JVs under the Accounting Operations Department).

- Enable team to Support Accounting and IT projects as needed with input testing, implementation, and improvement recommendations.

- Perform other tasks from Accounting Operations as needs arise. Support team in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and refine tasks for businesses as needs arise.

Activities:

- The jobholder leads operational excellence in meeting the strict month end close deadline.

- This position requires a hands-on approach and the ability to establish a strong presence, gaining trust from various business units as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC).

- Workflow - Projects or initiatives are requested by local and global business groups. Regularly engaging with stakeholders to discuss projects and priorities and helps in setting workflow and addressing needs.

- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies & procedures & meet the specified reporting deadlines. Establishing priorities based on business demands & goals.

- Contacts – External audit team, local Accounting Team, JV Partners, global branch consolidation groups, and US affiliate accounting groups and senior management. A strong can-do attitude and willingness to resolve issues must be showcased by the jobholder.

- Be the subject matter expert for JV accounting needs in the Accounting Operations department.

- Collaborate with various joint venture (JV) business partners, providing guidance and support to ensure appropriate cross-training.

- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Operations Department, ensuring efficient workflow and high performance.

- Work closely with multiple JV business units and the FP&A team, providing strategic financial insights and support.

- Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative solutions and process improvements to enhance the Accounting Operations Department, focusing on best practices and efficient use of resources.

- Support change management initiatives, particularly in transferring activities to Shared Service Centers (SSCs), ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations.

Profil du candidat

Education & Certifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

- CPA/MBA beneficial

Experience:

- 3 to 5 or more years of accounting experience

- Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience preferred (counts as part of 3 to 5 years listed above)

- Joint Venture and Equity accounting experience a plus

Skills:

- Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

- Strong written, & verbal communication skills

Informations supplémentaires

TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.