Lead Accountant

Buckeye is the premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs, both today and tomorrow. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

We own and operate a diversified global network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Role Summary:

The Lead Accountant role is responsible for providing advanced accounting support for a specific business segment, which includes gross margin accounting, inventory accounting, operating expenses, and other general ledger accounting activities.  The role will require preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, detailed variance analysis as well as performing inter-company accounting, supporting the monthly close process, reporting results to upper management and participating in other general accounting projects as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Journal Entry. Prepare recurring and other journal entries to support the monthly BMS Accounting close process.


• Account Reconciliation. Prepare various monthly account reconciliations and track all approved account reconciliations.


• Audit Support. Prepare supporting schedules for audit activities as assigned.


• GL Accounting. Analyze various general ledger accounts on a regular basis.


• Budgeting. Assist in the preparation of budgets as needed.


• Reporting. Communicate monthly results to management and other business units. Develop reports as needed.


• Projects. Participate in special projects and support other accounting functions as needed.


• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other related discipline or equivalent experience is required. 


• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus.


• 3+ years public accounting experience is preferred.


• Significant proficiency utilizing MS Excel to perform accounting related tasks is required.


• Experience with general ledger packages such as JD Edwards is preferred


• Exposure to analytic packages such as Cognos or Hyperion is preferred


• Prior utilization of trading software (e.g. Solarc Right Angle) is preferred

Certificates & Licenses:

• CPA Eligible

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• In order to succeed in this position, the incumbent must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with excellent writing and oral communication skills. 


• This is a very detail-oriented position that requires a great deal of accuracy. 


• Strict deadlines and timelines must be adhered to with regards to reporting requirements. 


• One must be available to work overtime when necessary.

Essential Functions:

• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.


• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.


• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• Normal Office working environment

About You:

To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.
 

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative ways of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.
 

People First Culture: 

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us. 
 

Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.