Senior Accounting Analyst
At DT Midstream (DTM), we’ve got the energy to achieve great things! DTM owns and operates a diverse, integrated portfolio of midstream pipeline, storage and gathering assets, allowing us to provide a comprehensive set of midstream services to our customers across the Southern, Northeastern and Midwestern United States and into Canada. DTM is an energy industry leader with more than 20 years of proven success and our focus is to be safe, caring, dependable and efficient in all we do.
General Summary
DTM Accountants are responsible for managing core accounting functions at DTM, demonstrating strong expertise in accounting principles and end-to-end accounting processes. You'll advise on financial reports, and review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary data. Additionally, you will perform and maintain internal controls across accounting systems and financial processes to ensure compliance with company policies, audit and regulatory requirements, as well as industry best practices.
Every day is a new challenge, and you're continually looking for ways to help our team become more efficient and effective. A team player at heart, you collaborate with our team throughout the US, advocate best practices and pitch in where needed. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.
Key Accountabilities
Manage the operations and maintenance of accounting systems controls to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, IT) to assess and strengthen internal controls, enhancing system integrity and operational accountability
Coordinate with internal and external auditors on IT financial controls and SOX compliance activities
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, variance analyses and other financial reports for multiple subsidiary companies
Coordination with internal and external auditors on the preparation of audited financial statements
Research current and emerging accounting issues and implements related accounting policies and procedures
Collaborate with field and project management to prepare budgets and forecasts and record accounting transactions
Identify opportunities for process improvements to centralize, automate, or streamline accounting activities
Foster a positive and collaborative working environment
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems required
6 years of relevant work experience in accounting, auditing, compliance or risk management
Other Qualifications
Preferred:
CPA Certification and/or a master’s degree in a related field
Big 4 and/or public accounting experience
Experience in internal controls, SOX compliance or enterprise risk management
Experience with Oracle NetSuite
Demonstrated experience in managing process improvement
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Other Requirements:
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and SEC reporting requirements
Strong understanding of information technology standards and processes
Experience in Service Organization Controls (SOC 1), focusing on the evaluation, documentation and maintenance of internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements
Experience in application of a broad range of technical accounting and financial reporting requirements
Ability to think strategically and creatively while demonstrating strong analytical and facilitation skills
Ability to quickly learn new technology environments and processes
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams
Fosters a positive and cooperative working environment across functional areas
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant computer applications
Strong oral and written communication skills
Skilled in analyzing, summarizing, and presenting financial information clearly and concisely
Responsive and adaptable to evolving customer requirements and business changes
Ability to work overtime during peak reporting periods; demonstrating flexibility in working hours
Physical Demands
The physical demands and essential job functions below are those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, talk, hear, grasp and carry objects.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee usually works in a business office or other appropriate location during hybrid days, with a moderate noise level.