Senior Operational Accountant
dcp Midstream

DCP Midstream is a Fortune 500 natural gas company dedicated to meeting the energy and consumer needs of our society. With a focus on technology and innovation, we safely and reliably operate a strong and diversified portfolio of logistics, marketing, gathering, and processing assets across nine states.

Benefits & Additional Compensation

DCP builds connections to enable better lives and is dedicated to supporting our employees with opportunities for internal mobility, continual growth, and ongoing training. We believe all employees contribute to the success of the company and should be able to share in that success, which is why all jobs are eligible for the short-term incentive program with any payouts being subject to individual and company performance. Depending on the position and level, some jobs are also eligible to participate in the long-term incentive programs with any payouts also being subject to performances. We offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, a competitive 401(k) match, a retirement contribution, and several other unique benefits offerings. We make health and wellness a priority and offer a generous paid time off policy including parental leave, sick time, and vacation time.

Job Summary

Maintains accounting policies andfiscalcontrols, preparesfinancial reports,and safeguardsthe organization\'s assets.Ensures compliance with financial transaction recording standards and maintains accounting and financial reports including general ledger,cash payments/collections,financial statements, regulatory and management reportsfor assigned assets.

What you will be responsible for

• Drives andperforms complex accounting tasks such asrecording entries to thegeneral ledger or the preparation of various accounting statements and reports
  
• Conducts advanced monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close functions with all transactions recorded, valued and documented in accordance with USGeneral Accounting Principles(GAAP)and other regulatory guidelines
  

• Completes reconciliations accurately andtimelyensuring that balances are valid, supportable and match, that ledgers arecompliant with relevant standards, and that any outstanding items are follows up and resolved
  
• Ensures the accurate preparation and analysis of accountingreports and schedulesfor internal(management reporting)and/or external audiences(compliance reporting)while being able to explain of all significant variances from estimate
  
• Partnersproactively with external auditors to drive timely closure of accounting matters and supports the Finance teams to ensure proper accounting and disclosures
  
• Leadsthe development, enhancements,and maintenance of accounting and reporting policies and proceduresfor the company
  
• Oversees, implementsand maintainsfinancial accounting/administration and internal control processes and procedureswith ongoing testing in accordance to Sarbanes-Oxley
  

• Accrues transactions on an estimate basis, analyzes actual monthly margins,andcomparesto businessestimatesto accurately report true-up results discussed in earnings calls and reported to management
  
• Identifiesfinancial accounting risks andinitiatesdeveloping and implementing mitigating strategies
  
• Preparesfor and implementsthe annual planning and budgeting process,compilesquarterly forecasts and annual budgets,and completesaccurate consolidations for forecasts and budgets
  
• Providestraining and support to users regardingbudgetcontrol and variance reports
  
• Exercises judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriatesolutions to projects ofadvancedscope and complexityensuring compliancewith current federal and/or state accounting related laws and regulations
  

• Provides guidance, oversight, and coaching to lower level team members
  
• Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree inAccounting, Finance, Businessor a similar degree field and/or equivalent experience
  

• A minimum of5years related experienceispreferred; oil and gas industry experience preferred
  
• Knowledge of General Accounting Principles (GAAP)andrelevant legislation
  
• CPAlicensepreferred
  
• ProficientinMicrosoft Office as well asintegrated accounting systems such asPeopleSoft,QLM,RightAngle, Allegro, and Tips
  
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, andability to build relationshipsandinfluence at a local level and across a broad organization
  

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  
• Analytical thinker who can prioritize their time
  
• Self-motivated to learn and grow in a challenging industry
  

Special Demands

• This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Noise level is typically low. Frequently in a stationary, sitting position for prolonged periods of time. Regularly moves about inside the office to complete tasks, attend meetings or to access the copy machine or file cabinets. Periodically pulls/pushes doors opento move around the office. Occasionally may lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.
  

Salary Range

The salary range for this job is \$74,440 - \$119,100

It has been and will continue to be the policy of DCP Midstream not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Primary Location: US-CO-Denver
Job: Finance/Full-time
Job Posting: Jun 20, 2021, 12:00:00 AM

Recommended Skills

Financial Statements

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Forecasting

Scheduling

Accounting Systems

Ledgers (Accounting)

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Full-Time

Location
Denver, CO, CO

Job Type
Finance, Accounting

Date Posted
06/20/2021

Job ID
21000185

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