Operational Accountant

The position of Operational Accountant, Power & Gas is a salaried, exempt role will that perform key duties for the monthly accounting of natural gas marketing, negotiation & resolution of invoicing related disputes and transportation & plant processing for our clients (producers, pipelines, midstream companies & end-users). The primary duty of this position is working directly with clients for timely resolution & negotiation of invoicing disputes and/or inquiries. This position reports to the Manager, Gas Accounting and is located onsite at is located onsite at the Mansfield Power & Gas office in Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas.

1. Responsibilities:

Analysis & Reconciliation w/ Clients:

• Work directly with multiple clients resolving inquiries/disputes regarding invoices. This includes exercising independent decision making to negotiate directly with clients to ensure timely resolution of the issue(s).
• Consults with leadership before making atypical binding resolutions with clients on invoicing issues.
• Analyze monthly pipeline invoices to ensure correct transportation rates and allocation of reported volumes.
• Analyze, research and resolve any reconciling items on a monthly basis.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including fixed assets and others.

General Ledger Management & Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the monthly balancing of physical transport volumes which includes volume balancing, analysis, allocation & reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy & completeness.
• Assist with month-end, quarterly and year-end close processes & reporting.
• Ensure all transactions are accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure that deadlines are met during the month end close process.

ERP Reporting & Contracts:

• Assist with ensuring contracts are entered into the GMS system correctly and are properly reflected.
• Assist with aggregation & compilation of monthly management reports. Assist with variance analysis on monthly, quarterly & annual basis.
• Work with the Director of Accounting entering & verifying the accounting effects of new & existing client contracts (Agency, WASP, Wellhead purchase, etc....) and new NAESB, GISB contracts.

Internal Processes:

• Work closely with internal Accounting, Contracts, Gas Schedulers, Measurement and Commercial teams to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Comply with all internal controls to protect the assets of the Company.
• Communicate any issues and/or internal control gaps to management in an expedient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

1. Position Requirements:

Formal Education & Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or) a minimum completion of a high school diploma and equivalent industry experience.

Knowledge & Experience:

• One to three years' experience in an Accounting position within the natural gas industry (or) comparable experience in a relevant industry.
• Preference given to applicants with working knowledge of Natural Gas industry specific software.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP best practices for general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications & Characteristics:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines and interact effectively in a team environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to exercise independent decision making within tight timeframes.
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Time and task management skills essential.

Work Environment:

• After completion of the introductory period of employment, this position is eligible for the Company's 3x2 hybrid work schedule which consists of a 40-hour work week with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, business conditions permitting.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to view computer terminal for prolonged periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components.
• Close visual acuity needed to review financial statements and for discerning fine print.
• As directed, this position will have planned, overnight travel to Company headquarters several times a year.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mansfield Energy Corporation (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant seeking employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.