Project Accountant, Sr.

Primary Purpose:

Support the full lifecycle of capital project accounting for Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP, with a primary focus on project setup, project maintenance, cost tracking, forecasting support, and reporting within the Oracle Fusion Project Accounting (PPM) module. Serve as a key contributor to the accuracy and integrity of capital project financial data across the enterprise, collaborating with Project Controls, Engineering, Operations, and FP&A to ensure timely and accurate project cost reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and FERC requirements.

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

- A minimum of 3–5 years of project accounting or related accounting experience; experience in the oil and gas, pipeline, or energy industry is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with capital project cost tracking, AFE management, and project lifecycle accounting
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP as it relates to capital project accounting and the capitalization of costs, including interest capitalization
- Familiarity with FERC accounting regulations and reporting requirements preferred
- General understanding of natural gas and crude oil transportation and storage operations and the associated accounting considerations
- Experience working within Oracle Fusion Project Accounting (PPM) module or a comparable cloud-based ERP project accounting platform
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data clearly and concisely
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain financial reports and dashboards; experience with Oracle Fusion reporting tools (OTBI, Smart View, or equivalent) is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to non-financial stakeholders
- Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize daily work effectively

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

- Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit reports for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

- No

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

- Prior experience with Oracle Fusion Project Accounting (PPM) and Oracle Fusion General Ledger in a mid-to-large enterprise environment
- Prior experience supporting capital forecast and budget processes in an oil and gas, midstream, or pipeline company
- Familiarity with construction-in-progress (CIP) accounting, asset in-service processes, and the transition from project costs to fixed assets
- Knowledge of FERC Uniform System of Accounts as applied to natural gas pipelines and storage facilities
- Experience working with Project Controls or Engineering teams in a capital-intensive industry

Compensation:

- The annual salary range for this position will be $88,000-$110,000/yr.

Other responsibilities:

- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.