Accountant I - Crude

This position, in the RPC, Refined Products and Crude, segment, is responsible for Crude Revenue. This position works closely with Commercial and Operations to ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition. This individual will need good interpersonal, analytical, oral, and written communication, and time management skills.

Main responsibilities include:

1. A successful candidate will perform operational accounting activities, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, in addition to having a good understanding of GAAP.

2. Collaborate with other teams to develop and implement process improvements to provide better service our processes as well as our internal and external customers.

3. Candidate must have the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

4. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to a changing and growing environment.

• Prepare various journal entries, records, regulatory reports, and budget information
• Performs accounting functions related to customer accounting and accounts receivable reconciliations
• Assist with preparation of tax returns and supporting tax calculations
• Verify and/or perform calculations including, but not limited to:
  • Ratios
  • Percentages and discounts
  • Depreciation
  • Allocations
  • Account charges
  • Financial ratios
• Utilize applicable micro and/or mainframe applications to assist with preparation and/or verification of information including, but not limited to:
  • Forecasted versus actual expenses
  • Governmental/regulatory reports
  • Financial reports
  • Quarterly income statements
  • Corporate tax returns
• Provide information and assistance to auditors, governmental/regulatory staff, managers, employees, customers, and others concerning accounting activities

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, other related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and the following job related experience:

• Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software

• Knowledge of: standard accounting methods and procedures
• Knowledge of: spreadsheet and word processing software applications, financial accounting and reporting standards and processes, corporate tax functions and preparation of returns, economic forecasting/modeling and corporate budget functions
• Ability to: apply math and algebraic formulas
• Skills in: communication/interpersonal
• Ability to: perform various accounting activities
• Ability to: research and compose reports and correspondence applicable to position
• Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, accounting/tax publications, auditors’ requests, company correspondence, accounting software manuals, computer printouts, and legal documents
• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information or instruction
• Ability to: interact and communicate effectively

• None required

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

• Travel in and around office facilities system wide required

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

$55,000.00 - $83,000.00