Technical Accounting Manager

Description

Excelerate Energy is changing the way the world accesses clean, affordable, and reliable energy. We are focused on providing flexible LNG solutions to emerging markets across the globe and delivering a lesser emitting form of energy to markets that often rely on coal as their primary energy source.

We strive to achieve sustainable results by delivering what we promise and by investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

We believe our human capital is our most valuable asset. We hire exceptional people who thrive in a dynamic work environment.  We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of safety and collaboration. Together, we can create a better future by delivering clean energy to the global communities that need it most.

JOB SUMMARY: The Technical Accounting Manager will be responsible for performing accounting guidance research and position documentation as well as ensuring timely customer invoicing and revenue recognition compliance. Focus areas will include commodity transaction revenue recognition, derivative accounting, lease accounting, purchase price allocations, consolidations, and commodity inventories. In addition, the position will assist in the effective design, maintenance and documentation of internal controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Address technical accounting matters, including the performance of authoritative literature research and creation of position documentation.
• Review draft contracts and provide technical accounting analysis for complex transactions in accordance with USGAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting for revenue recognition.
• Manage team responsible for customer invoicing to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Compile ad hoc reports, summarizing trends, variances and key metrics in support of management and financial planning.
• Remain current on new and upcoming accounting guidance issued by the FASB and SEC.
• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies, process and internal controls consistent with USGAAP and Sarbanes Oxley Requirements.
• Provide support to external auditors in conjunction with annual year-end audit and interim reviews, as well as SOX compliance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Less than 10%.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship for this role is not being offered at this time. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Excelerate Energy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant.
• 5 years of experience in physical energy commodity accounting.
• Technical accounting expertise, specifically the interpretation and application of ASC 330, ASC 606, ASC 815, and ASC 842.
• Strong writing skills – Expertise in documenting technical accounting matters.
• Self-starter who is comfortable taking initiative to develop and recommend solutions.
• Innovative thinker who likes to improve processes.
• Experience working with personnel outside of accounting in a collaborative manner.
• Experience working with a global team in different time zones.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Microsoft Excel analytics capability, including pivot tables and data slicing.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Big Four public accounting experience.
• Masters degree in Accounting.
• Proficient with OneStream and/or SAP.