Associate Accountant - General Ledger
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Energy Transfer, a Fortune 50 organization, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more. Come join our award winning 10,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
This position comes with world class compensation, benefits, 401(k) match, profit sharing, and PTO.
Summary:
Our Sunoco Accounting team is looking for an accountant to analyze accounting data, record journal entries, and improve processes by leveraging their skills to solve complex financial transactions. The ideal candidate will apply their knowledge in a highly energized, fast-paced, and innovative environment while working with cutting-edge technology.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Record daily and monthly journal entries to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Prepare account reconciliations and explain reconciling items.
- Perform trend analysis on various P&L and balance sheet accounts.
- Deliver solutions in complex environments by supporting business partner inquires via SalesForce.
- Proactively identify improvements in areas like tasks completion and availability.
- Creatively use Excel techniques to develop working templates for process enhancements.
- Willingness to learn to build financial data models using tools such as Excel, SAP BPC, Business Intelligence.
- Document processes using MS Visio.
- Assist with quarterly and annual audit process by:
- Meet deliverable deadlines for internal and external auditors.
- Collect supporting documentation for audit samples.
- Provide explanations or process walkthrough for selections where needed.
- Support management ad hoc requests.
- Maintain SOX internal control process
- Develop strong business relationships with internal and external partners.
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- 0-2 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Sound understanding of accounting practices and principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in use of Excel
- Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods
- Must adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior when carrying out job responsibilities
- Highly motivated and team-oriented individual
- Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- SAP and Salesforce knowledge is a plus
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.