Sr Accountant - Crude Oil Accounting

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We inspire our employees to create superior value for customers, investors, and communities while supporting causes like MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, and Ronald McDonald House.

About the role

Energy Transfer is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Crude Accounting team in Houston, Texas. This role supports the Crude Oil Acquisition and Marketing business, focusing on crude oil volume actualization, inventory reconciliations, transportation expense payments, and analytical reporting. The position also involves settlements with customers, monitoring and reconciling General Ledger accounts, and ensuring the accuracy of financial and operational reporting.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, a commitment to process improvement, and the ability to collaborate effectively across operational, commercial, and accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly close process, including actualizing crude oil volumes for pipeline/terminal locations and reconciling volumes to supporting statements.
• Process and submit transportation payments related to pipeline and terminal activities.
• Settle monthly receivables and payables with external customers.
• Monitor vendor and customer balances in SAP.
• Work cross-functionally with Scheduling, Trading, other crude accounting teams, and Pipeline groups to achieve team goals.
• Coordinate and address requests from corporate (internal and external), third-party customers, and audits.
• Maintain documentation and evidence of controls performed to ensure SOX compliance.
• Initiate and implement system upgrades as needed (e.g., RightAngle).
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and operational efficiency through automation and system enhancements.

Key Attributes

• Consistently fulfills commitments, maintains transparency, and meets deadlines.
• Works well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, responding to change with professionalism and a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Demonstrates personal accountability and ownership to identify and address issues with minimal oversight.
• Embraces and adapts to changes with enthusiasm, contributing to a culture of innovation and efficiency.
• Takes initiative to learn various systems and processes.
• Drives communication with other teams/functions as needed.
• Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with internal counterparties to enhance process improvements.
• Navigates stressful situations professionally, aiming for optimal outcomes.
• Accepts feedback professionally and translates it into positive changes in behavior and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• 5-8 years of relevant experience (Senior Analyst level).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• General knowledge of marketing transactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RightAngle and SAP.
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, or Robotic Process Automation tools.

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) match with additional profit sharing.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Abundant career opportunities.

Schedule

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.