Senior Financial Accounting Analyst at Targa Resources in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Senior Financial Accounting Analyst role responsible for month-end close activities, financial statement analytics and other corporate accounting matters, as well as involvement with special projects and process improvement initiatives.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform duties related to month-end close to ensure financial statements are accurate 


• Prepare monthly journal entries with supporting documentation and appropriate descriptions 


• Prepare all assigned monthly account reconciliations


• Reconcile and settle intercompany transactions monthly


• Assist with analyzing consolidated financial statements and report on variances


• Assist in the preparation of partnership financial statements


• Perform detailed analysis of partnership financial statements


• Perform research on various accounting topics as requested


• Manage communication of accounting issues and resolution to impacted groups


• Maintain desk procedures and SOX documentation for assigned areas 


• Respond to inquiries from auditors ensuring accuracy and timeliness


• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy


• Ad hoc and special projects and analysis as needed.


• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting


• Minimum of 5 years of corporate accounting experience or a combination of public accounting and corporate accounting experience


• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP 


• Strong analytical skills


• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Excellent verbal and written communication with ability to adjust style depending on audience


• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications 


• Ability to solve problems and think outside of the box


• Strong planning and organization skills; ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines


• Regular and reliable attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA or CPA eligible 


• SEC reporting familiarity


• Oracle and/or OneStream experience is a plus


• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and in a team environment


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; adaptable to change as business needs and priorities change

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Targa Resources is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.