Description
We want to attract and retain the best talent in the industry. To meet this goal, we are
creating a workplace where our employees are top priority;
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Our Assets – Our current basins consistently see excellent results. With the addition of
key acquisitions, our growth projections are extremely strong. We will remain committed
to improving the quality, safety and performance of our assets.
Our Performance – We continue to demonstrate leadership in the mid-stream
marketplace. We were ranked #1 in “Customer Satisfaction" in the most recent
EnergyPoint Customer Satisfaction survey, and recently received the Gas Processors
President Award for Safety Improvement.
Our People – Here at MarkWest, we believe our continued success depends on the
quality of our employees. We believe strongly that employee satisfaction leads to
customer satisfaction.
Come join our team as our Senior Accountant – Operations Accounting in our
Accounting Department. This position will report to the Supervisor – Operations
Accounting in our Denver, CO location.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The operations senior accountant will be responsible for settling one or more plant or
gathering assets in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with company
policies using the various accounting systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Obtains information from internal and external sources to record accounting
transactions in the accounting systems and general ledger.
• Ensures transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed and supported in
accordance with company policies and controls.
• Responsible for accuracy and timeliness of transactions in the systems and
general ledger accounts. Applies analytical review to system results to ensure
transactions are properly recorded in the accounting systems.
• Prepare monthly estimates & actualization for the specific assets.
• Analyzes account balances and margin account activity at month end and prepares
properly supported account reconciliations, margin analysis, and SOX
documentation.
• Provide monthly variance analysis on asset for management reporting purposes.
• Answers and resolves internal and external customer inquiries, including audit
inquiries from D&T, Internal Auditing, and producer auditors.
• Provide expertise to others in the MarkWest community for your specific system.
• Files applicable regulatory reports for asset as required by governmental agencies.
• Understands the full-range of the applicable operational accounting system (e.g.
Quorum Suite and/or Right Angle) functionality, the specific assets for which the
accountant is responsible and the midstream business.
• Supports projects as needed and assists other accountants as requested by
management.
• Work is more advanced and position requires the ability to work with minimal
detailed instruction. Uses established procedures while performing assigned
tasks, but is able to apply judgment in carrying out the established procedures.
• Receives minimal work direction in performing routine job functions.
• Applies experience, knowledge, and analytical skills to solve issues and helps to
establish new procedures whenever change occurs to existing assets or newly
acquired assets.
• Provide guidance and assistance to all levels of employees within the operations
department and also informally mentors operations accountants.
• Maintains desk procedures to document the mechanics of booking the assets.
• Occasional (1-2 annual) travel to field location.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
No
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in accounting, business or finance
preferred.
• A minimum of five years of work experience as a degreed professional.
• Minimum of five years of oil and gas industry experience preferred.
• Operations accounting experience preferred.
• Quorum and/or Right Angle experience preferred.
• Advanced understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Ability to work under high pressure & in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated and team-oriented individual.
• Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in use of Excel and Word and have the aptitude to effectively learn
company-specific accounting systems.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Flexible to work overtime during peak periods.
Interested and qualified candidates should contact us immediately to be considered for
this terrific opportunity. Please send your resume to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].
Please see our web site for more information http://www.markwest.com/
NO Recruiter calls please!
MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. is a master limited partnership engaged in the gathering,
transportation, and processing of natural gas; the transportation, fractionation, marketing,
and storage of natural gas liquids; and the gathering and transportation of crude oil.
MarkWest has extensive natural gas gathering, processing, and transmission operations in
the southwest, Gulf Coast, and northeast regions of the United States, including the
Marcellus Shale, and is the largest natural gas processor in the Appalachian region.
