Financial Accountant

Job Type:
Regular

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.

We're on the lookout for passionate self-starters who thrive in fast-moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

This role is responsible for analyzing and reconciling joint venture operating expenses and various liability accounts, preparing monthly accruals and financial analyses, and supporting monthly and quarterly internal and external reporting.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly accruals and other journal entries.
• Reconcile various liability/operating expense accounts monthly.
• Process wires and ACH payments.
• Maintain various outside databases for vehicles and fuel cards.
• Prepare deliverables for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reporting on a quarterly basis.
• Interact with field personnel to understand operating expense activity.
• Prepare and analyze several monthly joint venture operating reporting packages.
• Ability to understand key components of joint venture agreements and apply them to assigned tasks as needed.
• Various other department projects, as needed.

Personal Attributes and Position Requirements

• Capable of handling multiple projects and managing priorities.
• Capable of establishing effective working relationships that promote teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Effective in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to and managing change in a positive and proactive manner.
• Self-directed, motivated, and results-driven approach to work, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience using Oracle Fusion and Smart View
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills and experience with copilot.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience improving processes/leveraging AI tools.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company's 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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At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains' compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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