Senior Accountant, Intercompany Accounting

At Cheniere, we provide the world with safe, reliable energy in the form of LNG. But more than that, we provide opportunities for our employees to make an impact on their local communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion for our employees, customers and beyond.  

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Accountant, Intercompany Accounting serves a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely recording of intercompany transactions for Cheniere Energy, Inc. and its subsidiaries subject to external reporting requirements. The role will report to the Manager of Intercompany Accounting. The position is responsible for preparing intercompany accounting entries, performing month-end closing processes and financial analysis, researching historical balances, and performing ad hoc reporting and analysis. This role will interact closely with various departments, including Technical Accounting, Tax, Accounts Payable, Shared Services Accounting, IT, Legal, and Treasury. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reconcile, analyze, and review intercompany accounts in preparation for month-end close to ensure accuracy and validity of accounting transactions.

• Prepare journal entries and intercompany invoices in accordance with GAAP and intercompany agreements. 

• Evaluate and summarize intercompany and third-party agreements to ensure accurate accounting entries. 

• Maintain a list of intercompany agreements. 

• Review third-party invoices to ensure compliance with agreements. 

• Update Accounting memos for significant and unique Intercompany Accounting transactions. 

• Prepare ad-hoc and other management reports timely. 

• Develop detailed analytics of intercompany accounts. 

• Collaborate with various departments on intercompany accounting activity impacting financial accounts. 

• Develop interdepartmental relationships to ensure positive and successful interactions to complete responsibilities. 

• Assist Manager in developing and/or modify processes to enhance consolidated and stand-alone financial reporting. 

• Support Manager in developing training materials related to intercompany process changes. 

• Adhere to internal control requirements. 

• Respond to inquiries from external and internal auditors.

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge: The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of accounting rules and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and extensive experience with month-end close processes and process improvements. Hands-on experience with Oracle or similar software and advanced analytical skills. The candidate should demonstrate an ability to work independently on detailed analytics and reconciliations. 

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with all levels of management and employees. 

• Proven experience in driving process improvement. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel (vlookup and pivot tables). 

• Effective time management skills and detail oriented. 

• Ability to think critically and independently. 

• Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy. 

• Must be able to work under deadline pressure and must be willing to work outside of normal office hours. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required. CPA certification or in active pursuit of certification is highly preferred. 

Experience: