Buckeye Partners L.P. Looking for Staff Analyst, Financial Reporting II at Houston, TX  Full Time

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Role Summary:

The Analyst II role exists generally in the Financial Reporting and Shared Service functions. The role focuses on complex and advanced processing, research & analysis, reporting, and cross functional support across the accounting teams and on an inter-departmental basis.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Financial Reporting Preparation. Assisting with quarterly and annual financial statements, as well as standalone financial statements of joint ventures
• Financial Information. Obtaining, reviewing and compiling support for financial information within the quarterly and annual financial reports and other private-company reports.
• Executing and following appropriate accounting principles, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, FERC and other applicable regulatory policies and standards.
• Processes and Procedures. Analysis of current processes to develop and implement improved efficiencies and analytics as deemed necessary.
• Monthly Analyses. Analyze various general ledger accounts on a regular basis.
• Cross-functional support. Participate in special projects and support other accounting functions as needed.
• Audit Support. Prepare or provide supporting schedules for external and internal auditors as assigned.
• Internal Communication. Working and communicating with various internal groups, including general accounting, segment accounting groups, shared services, and financial planning.
• Assist supervisors with complex research and issue resolution.
• Provide guidance, support and training to less experience Analysts.
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline required.

• 3-5 years of experience in an Auditing, Accounting or Financial Reporting role.

• Big 4 Audit Firm experience is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word applications.

• Travel requirements are limited in this role.

• Experience with Workiva is preferred but not required.

• Experience with OneStream is preferred by not required.

Certificates & Licenses:

Essential Functions:

• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.

• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

About You:

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.

People First Culture:

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.

Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.