Plant Accountant

Location: Downtown Houston

Pay Rate: $50.00 – $55.00/hour

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Perform full-cycle gas pipeline and plant accounting for assigned assets

• Execute monthly close including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

• Analyze and process plant statements (POP, Keep-Whole, Fee-Based)

• Reconcile inlet vs. outlet volumes including residue gas, NGLs, fuel, and shrink

• Calculate and validate MMBtu and NGL volumes for revenue recognition

• Track and account for fuel usage, compression fuel, and L&U volumes

• Support revenue recognition for gas, NGLs, and processing fees per contract terms

• Perform imbalance accounting and track over/under-deliveries

• Review and validate component settlements (ethane, propane, butane, etc.)

• Partner with Commercial and Operations to interpret contracts and resolve discrepancies

• Investigate and explain volume and revenue variances month-over-month

• Maintain system data in Quorum, TIPS, or similar systems, including pricing updates

• Review cash application and process prior period adjustments

• Prepare monthly variance/flux analysis and support period close activities

• Participate in audits and cross-functional inquiries

• Provide training and guidance to junior staff on complex processes

• Lead special projects requiring advanced midstream revenue accounting knowledge

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality of financial and company data

• Contribute to team efforts and complete special projects as needed

• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of midstream revenue accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of gas measurement (MCF, MMBtu, gallons)

• Expertise in POP, Keep-Whole, and Fee-Based contracts

• Deep understanding of shrink, fuel, plant recoveries, and volume reconciliation

• Experience with plant statements and settlement processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work independently

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets)

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP PRA) and midstream systems (Quorum TIPS)

• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex data clearly

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional relationships

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)