The senior accountant, under moderate supervision, performs finance and accounting functions for BHE Compression Services, a non-regulated BHE Pipeline Group company. When not performing primary function, the employee holding this position will provide accounting support for BHE Pipeline Group companies, economic evaluation of investments and accounting policy and internal controls.
Responsibilities
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)
The primary responsibilities for this position include general ledger support through the completion of internal financial reports, journal entries and supporting documentation and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, preparation of supplemental schedules, reports, and recaps to support internal financial reports for company management. In addition, this position is responsible for financial planning forecasts and budgets, fixed asset accounting, and material /spare parts inventory controls. Job duties include: (60%)
Contract Management and administration.
Monitor contracts that are reaching term to determine proper accounting treatment for contract renewal or discontinuance of service.
Track compressor units by status (i.e. held for use, under construction, in service … etc.):
determine proper accounting applicable to unit status,
reconcile unit status to applied accounting.
Track compressor units by customer and location
General accounting support
Review compressor lease contracts to identify and resolve any finance and accounting concerns
Research and propose solutions regarding accounting issues
Develop policies and procedures
Implement and maintain inventory controls for parts and compressor work in progress
Fixed asset accounting
Track original investment of each compressor/driver skid unit
Record retirement of units
Recognize gain or loss on disposal of units
Prepare monthly depreciation calculation
Maintain accumulated depreciation reserves
Prepare monthly invoices
Manage accounts receivable to ensure invoices are paid by due date
Coordinate payment of accounts payable
Cash management
Preparation of financial and management reports
Prepare account reconciliations
Secondary Job Duties And Responsibilities
Provide accounting support for BHE Pipeline Group companies.
Prepare supplemental schedules, reports and recaps to support internal and external financial reporting requirements for company management, BHE, institutional investors, the FERC and other governmental agencies, quarterly and annually.
Special projects and assignments include:
Respond to internal and external auditor requests and provide detailed support
Respond to assigned internal and external rate case data requests.
Work on special projects as needed
Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Ensure compliance with policy and procedures and other assigned control activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressively more rigorous work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree.)
Three to five years of related accounting experience using computerized accounting systems and emphasis on financial reporting. Position to be filled at level commensurate with knowledge and skills.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Research and analytical skills; experience with financial analysis methods and tools
Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Excel, Access and Word; demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications as tools for analysis
Ability to maintain focus amid rapidly changing demands and priorities
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and transported approximately 15% of the total natural gas consumed in the U.S. during 2022. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About The Team
At Northern Natural Gas, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Oil and Gas
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