Senior Accountant, Operations Accounting
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Cheniere we provide the world with safe reliable energy. But more than that we provide opportunities for our talented employees to impact their communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusionfor our employees customers and beyond.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Accountant Operations Accounting will report directly to the Manager Operations Accounting in support of internal Cheniere clients to assist with gathering operational-related financial information and reporting operations-led financial results. This financial accounting position will have the opportunity to directly contribute to the operational aspects of Chenieres exciting liquefaction facilities.
The Senior Accountant will have an opportunity to learn Chenieres liquefaction operation and apply acquired knowledge to cash forecasting and US GAAP financial results. Using this knowledge the Senior Accountant will record monthly financial accounting transactions and update financial forecasts related to Chenieres operational activities. Specifically the Senior Accountant will assist with special recording and reporting requirements not limited to monthly turbine engine maintenance accruals production-related accruals tug operating costs and other supporting departmental expenses. The position will also lead monthly cash forecasting through cash requests and monthly cash draw documentation utilized by Chenieres Treasury department.
The Senior Accountant Operations Accounting position allows an opportunity to join Chenieres Operations Accounting team and learn Cheniere operations and day-to-day accounting department practices in a supportive team environment.
KNOWLEDGE
Senior Accountant Operations Accounting will hold an understanding of financial accounting standards and procedures as well as apply knowledge to properly record financial transactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Calculate and input monthly accrual and correction/adjustment journal entries in Oracle ERP system.
Assist with completion of monthly analyses by comparing actual vs. budget/forecasted balances and research accounting transactions to confirm accuracy validity and understanding of financial activity.
Perform monthly account reconciliations for accounts assigned and ensure proper presentation of account balance.
Gather information from other Cheniere departments to understand non-recurring financial transactions as needed.
Assist in the forecasting and analysis of project and departmental costs for monthly presentation though the use of Chenieres Hyperion forecasting database and system.
Participation in special projects as needed for providing information to management and solving specific inquiries.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)
Education:Bachelors degree in Accounting required. Active CPA certification or currently actively working towards CPA certification is required.
Experience:Minimum three (3) years relevant professional experience within corporate accounting operations/project accounting external auditing and/or forecasting and budgeting. Pipeline and Oil & Gas accounting experience preferred.
Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Understanding of Oracle v12 ERP system.
Use of Hyperion Essbase/Smartview and Hyperion Planning.
Excellent analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere
Able to interact with all levels of management.
Commitment to customer service.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
DIRECT REPORTS
None
FREEDOM TO ACT
Senior Accountant Operations Accounting will work along with other Staff & Senior Accountants and will receive direction from the Manager Operations Accounting.
WORK CONDITIONS
Job is performed in a typical office environment but is subject to time pressures and constraints and is often dependent on input from others.
Occasionally work may be performed from home after normal work hours or on weekends.
Periodically travel as business requires.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing per applicable federal regulations.
ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employees performance due to physical mental or emotional disability.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex race color religion national origin citizenship age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future. We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, saf ... View more
