Settlement Accountant

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Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation storage processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation terminalling storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston Texas.

Were on the lookout for passionate selfstarters who thrive in fastmoving collaborative and innovative environments.

Background

Work closely with co-workers supervisor and senior manager to account for settlement of Plains Marketing L.P.s barrel movements.

Essential Functions

• Preparation of Settlement Confirmation Schedules by updating internal database

• Utilize Settlement Confirmation Schedules to communicate amounts due from and due to

• customers assigned and confirm the netting position

• Identify and follow up on discrepancies with customers and forward to Contracts or Crude Oil

• Accounting department

• Communicate volume and price information that may require accruals be made by Crude Oil

• Accounting department

• Reconcile confirmed net amounts with the Master Reconciliation

• Reconcile aged accounts receivable/trade accounts payable for assigned customers

• Update Control Log to identify discrepancies in a timely manner

• Distribute sales invoices and royalty check detail to assigned accountants

• Update crude oil prices and gravity in an accurate and timely manner

• Obtain documents requested by auditors

• Prepare related party disclosure schedules

• Maintain procedural documentation on a current basis

• Be willing to work overtime during the monthly close

• Work with minimal supervision in all aspects of job

Requirements

• Accounting/Auditing or Finance degree required. Knowledge and understanding of crude oil business is helpful.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate orally an in writing with all levels of management.

• Team player and responsible individual who takes initiative/ownership in all areas of work.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required.

• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference check.

• Compliance with the Companys drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

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