Job Description

Position Summary

The Vendor Accounting Analyst is responsible for managing a portfolio of critical vendors.  The ideal candidate will require little to no supervision.  The Vendor Accounting Analyst will be responsible for maintaining critical vendor relationships and communication. This position will work closely with business Operations department management supporting the water segment.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate with critical vendors to obtain aging reports, missing invoices, and obtain/prepare estimates for work completed but not invoiced.
Develop workflow to monitor expedited processing and timely payment of critical vendor invoices.
Reconcile and analyze vendor statements; research and address discrepancies.
Review, understand, and summarize contracts and agreements MSAs (Master Service Agreements).
Evaluate and monitor MSA and price agreements to ensure vendors comply with contractual terms and conditions.
Prepare (in conjunction with Fixed Asset department) total estimated spend on projects.
Prepare journal entries if necessary
Assist in the coordination of the month-end close process and tasks, including period end accruals
Assist (as necessary) in the proper GL coding of invoices related to Authorization for Expenditure (“AFE’”) projects.
Creation of various status reports as well as ad-hoc and special reports for management.
Assist in the fulfillment of Audit requests from internal and external auditors.
Other duties and miscellaneous projects as assigned.
Regular attendance at the worksite is required. 

Position Qualifications:  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong team player with the ability to build relationships and work constructively with others to achieve business goals
Strong analytical, presentation and documentation skills are crucial.
Strong knowledge of financial/accounting modeling, budgeting, and forecasting preferred.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
A self-starter with the ability to be logical, objective, take initiative and motivated.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
Flexible and adaptable to change, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
Ability to work with highly confidential information.
Must be dependable with a stable work history.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to maintain stability under pressure and be flexible and willing to modify plans and behavior when necessary.
Ability to be a positive representative of the Company both internally and externally.
Ability to work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and customers.
Must be committed to working safely at all times.

Experience/Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent experience required.
Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting theory is required.
Minimum 4 years accounting experience in corporate/public accounting.
Experience in the midstream oil, trucking/logistics, or natural gas liquids industry is a plus.
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Current Oracle 11i Payable, Oracle Cloud or large ERP experience is preferred.

Travel:

Up to 10% travel required. 

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described 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.

The employee must occasionally position, transport and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to:

Be stationary for long periods of time;
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
Communicate with and exchange information verbally and in writing;
Move about in an office environment;
Work using repetitive motion.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work requires physical efforts associated with using the computer and phones to access information.

Working Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 in an office environment.