Accountant, Lead Job Listing at Enterprise Products in Houston, TX (Job ID 000FWN)

Description

 

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnership and a leading North American provider of energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Enterprise Products is ranked 56th on the FORTUNE 500 and has more than 6,500 employees. Enterprise's large, integrated portfolio of operationally and geographically diverse assets, highlighted by its 50,000-mile pipeline network, serves as the foundation for organic growth opportunities. As a provider of largely fee-based services, Enterprise is less susceptible to commodity price fluctuations and offers stable sources of revenue. The partnership's service offerings include onshore and offshore energy gathering, processing, storage, fractionation, terminalling, transportation and marketing. Additionally, energy professionals are discovering rewarding opportunities with Enterprise Products by putting their skills to work in exciting new growth areas, developing markets and pursuing innovative solutions for meeting the needs of customers and promote energy security for the country.

  Tap into the professional possibilities of the largest publicly traded energy partnership that features one of the most diversified cash flow streams in the midstream segment of the energy industry.  With dynamic career opportunities and a creative and supportive environment, our unique midstream energy organization offers the chance to share and be recognized for your ideas.  Join our team and increase your opportunities for success.  

The Lead Accountant (Financial Accounting) reports to the Financial Accounting Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of monthly journal entries.
• Review and reconciliation of sub-ledgers.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations.
• Trend analysis of the balance sheet and income statement.
• Work with other departments to obtain documents and information needed for the close process or other projects.
• Balance intercompany transactions.
• Handle special projects requested from other departments or within the department.
• Preparation of quarterly variance analysis.
• Adhere to SOX procedures and documentation guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance to others when needed.
• Responsible for the timely resolution of outstanding accounting issues.
• Mentor, train and assist others within the department as needs arise.
• When supervisors are out of the office, provide quality review of journal entries and account reconciliations.

Requirements

 

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• A minimum of 6 to 8 years accounting experience is required.
• Oracle experience is preferred.

Must have strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with accounting concepts.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization and external parties.
• Self-starter who has the ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Takes direction well and upholds the standards and procedures of the department.
• Ability to adapt to change and work in a fluid environment.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to set goals within departmental guidelines.
• Ability to work well with team members while providing training and support.

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