Associate/Staff Accountant, Operations Accounting

About the position

At Cheniere, we provide the world with safe, reliable energy. But more than that, we provide opportunities for our talented employees to impact their communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion—for our employees, customers and beyond. POSITION OVERVIEW Reporting directly to the Plant Controller, the Associate/Staff Accountant is responsible for recording and analyzing the site's financial transactions, including recognition of monthly financial accounting transactions, updates to forecast spend, and preparation of cost analysis and reporting. This role will support the operational aspects of Cheniere's growing liquefaction platform, utilizing financial data to provide insight to assist operational and financial decision-making within the business. The position allows an opportunity to develop operational and financing competencies at one of Cheniere's two liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Responsibilities

• Support our month-end close process, including preparing and posting journal entries and maintenance of month-end reconciliations in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and accounting research to confirm accuracy, validity, completeness and presentation of financial activity, including project-specific activities.
• Complete monthly spare parts inventory checks and cycle count settlement activities.
• Gather information from other departments to understand and assess accounting and financial implications of non-recurring financial transactions.
• Assist in the forecasting and analysis of project and departmental costs for monthly presentation.
• Engage with a variety of stakeholders to perform the functions of accounting, financial reporting and forecasting.
• Participate in other projects to assist operational and financial decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or a related field of study is required.
• Certified Public Accountant license (CPA) or active pursuit of a CPA license is preferred.
• Associate: 0-2 years' experience in Corporate Accounting, Operations/Plant Accounting, external auditing, and/or forecasting and budgeting.
• Staff: 2-4 years' experience in Corporate Accounting, Operations/Plant Accounting, external auditing, and/or forecasting and budgeting.
• Pipeline and Oil & Gas Accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Understanding of Oracle ERP system.
• Use of Hyperion Essbase/SmartView and Hyperion Planning.
• Excellent analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere.
• Able to interact with all levels of management.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.