Analyst, Commercial & Operations Accounting (1581)

At Freeport LNG Development, L.P., we value the strengths of our employees who each bring their unique skills and experience to our team. As part of the Freeport LNG team, you will be working side by side with top performers in the LNG industry. We believe that when employees are fairly compensated, work in a safe environment and their families are provided with excellent benefits, they have peace of mind.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Houston, TX

Job Summary

The Company is seeking a hands-on Analyst, Commercial & Operations Accounting with experience in Commercial or Operations accounting for large oil & gas companies. Reporting to the Manager, Commercial & Operations Accounting, the successful candidate must be versatile and proactive with a solid work ethic and strong leadership.

This position is based at the HQ office, however, there may be some travel to off-site locations as required. This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired driver license at all times in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting duties related to the various areas of Commercial and Operations and Maintenance of the Freeport LNG facilities.

• Aiding Lead Analyst and Manager in responsibilities for monthly accounting tasks: month-end entries, month over month trend analysis, reporting and account reconciliations.

• Interact with Commercial, Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure coordination and collaboration with accounting department.

• Assist with reconciling Operating cost inflows / outflows for monthly draw process and reporting requirements.

• Assist with quarterly review and year-end audits, including preparing audit schedules and providing information at auditor's request

• Provide continuous improvement of the financial and accounting organization

• Participate on ad hoc projects as required

Essential Functions

Minimum Qualification/Work Experience

Minimum Education Required:

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting

Minimum Experience Required:

1-3 years of Operations or Commercial accounting experience

Preferred:

Commodity exposure preferred

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience with SAP a plus

• Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated

• Solid computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office products

• Knowledge of the energy industry is preferred

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

HSE Roles and Responsibilities

Support the policies, efforts and programs of the Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Environmental Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.

Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

Environmental/Working Conditions:

Operates in a professional office environment. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and filing cabinets.

Physical Expectations:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.

• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.

• While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.

• The incumbent is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.

• Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.

Freeport LNG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.