Sr Accountant - Pipeline Accounting
Sunoco LP is a growth company which operates within the following three business segments:
Fuel Distribution: Largest independent fuel distributor in North America. Sunoco LP distributes approximately 9 billion gallons of branded and unbranded fuel annually across more than 40 states and the Caribbean
Pipelines Systems: Network contains approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline transporting refined products, crude oil, and ammonia
Terminals: Owns and operates over 100 terminals throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Europe
At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent, and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience
Summary
Sunoco LP is looking for a Senior Pipeline Billing and Revenue Analyst to join our Operational Accounting team. We encourage a culture of inquiry by always asking why, transforming data into meaningful information, and leveraging technology to streamline our processes
The Pipeline Billing and Revenue Operational Accounting team manages inventory, revenue and costs arising from the transportation of crude and refined products through Sunoco's pipelines and connected terminals. It also supports FERC reporting and Revenue Footnote disclosures, offers internal guidance to Commercial Teams for drafting agreements and evaluating the accounting implications of different actions, and provides external customer support by addressing billing inquiries. The essential duties of this position are designed to ensure that all margin activities are captured accurately in the general ledger.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
· Manages daily processes for pipeline ticket entry and customer billing
· Ensures that all customer billing is on time and accurate
· Resolves issues accurately and with a sense of urgency
- Responsible for a high-volume of accounting information moving between multiple systems
- Maintains productive relationships with all counterparties through proactive, effective communication
- Analyzes financial results effectively, providing supporting details and insights that contribute to the company's success
- Exhibits a record of sustained improvement in key metrics and contributes to the success of the overall team
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
- Significant level of personal accountability and ownership to identify and address issues with minimal oversight, and assist in implementing innovative solutions for process improvement
- Embraces and adapts to changes with enthusiasm, contributing to a culture of innovation and efficiency
- Takes initiative to learn various systems and processes
- Assumes personal ownership of development and learning
- Drives communications with other teams/functions as needed
- Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with internal counterparties to enhance process improvements that are in the best interest of the company
- Navigates stressful situations professionally, aiming for optimal outcomes
- Accepts feedback professionally and translates it into positive changes in behavior and performance
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Experience: 5-8 years’ experience
- Required Skills: Proficiency in Excel required
Technical Skills: Experience with SAP, Synthesis, or TopTech a plus
Preferred qualifications: Experience with Power BI or Alteryx preferred
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
The Accountant/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job-related experience
The Senior Accountant/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant job-related experience
The Lead Accountant/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
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
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An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Sunoco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.