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Accounting Advisor (Hybrid: Houston, TX)Hybrid

LocationHouston, TX 77079 - United States
Work TypeContract/Temp
Positions1 Position
Category: Finance
  • 1 Year Contract 
  • Pay Rate: $35 - $42.20/hr
  • Hybrid: Houston, Texas, 77079

 

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees. 

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.  

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.  

Enbridge is hiring a Accounting Advisor right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.  


What you will do:

  • Review, process and approve Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) submissions and setup/baseline new AFEs and AFE revisions. This includes providing guidance to AFE initiators and approvers and troubleshooting and resolving issues. A sound understanding of Authority and Spending Limits (ASL) is required to ensure that appropriate funding support is in place prior to approving AFEs.
  • Gain a solid understanding of the Capitalization Policy, Distributable Cash Flow (DCF) Capital Classifications and knowledge of Intangibles and Contributions In Aid of Construction (CIAC) requirements that are essential for proper AFE setup.
  • Maintain a sound understanding of legal entity, Line of Business (LOB) and Operating Unit (OU) structure.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of FERC/Regulatory and US GAAP with the objectives of ensuring accurate accounting and financial reporting treatment.
  • Gain an adequate understanding of various commercial agreements that have an impact on capital.
  • Monitor and manage AFE’s In Service Dates (ISDs), project end date extensions, Capital Interest (AFUDC) flags etc.
  • Coordinate and administer monthly project cost sign-off in accordance with SOX requirements.
  • Prepare quarterly SOX CWIP review and collect responses from Project Managers team.
  • Validate DCF Capital Classifications and monitor changes via lists and vetting process for all AFEs.
  • Alert project teams on cost overruns and need for budget revisions.
  • Monitor inactive AFEs and coordinate project closure. Administer project close out forms to ensure unitization is done in a timely manner.
  • Aggregate, review, and process monthly project accruals in accordance with established procedures.
  • Prepare monthly capitalizable cost allocations in collaboration with other BPA team members.
  • Identify and maintain unique project lists (i.e. PS&I, CIACs) in collaboration with the business.
  • Provide scheduled training and ongoing support/guidance on Capitalization policy, Capital Classification, ASL, Accruals, Project setup and Oracle Project Management (OPM) workflow etc.
  • Provide training and mentorship to peers and junior staff members within the department.
  • Administer Project Accounting SharePoint site and review and update reference materials in the Capital Assets ELink page.
  • Run Project Summary reports and publish.
  • Collaborate with other locations and setup and monitor Inter Project (IP) and Cross Company projects. Prepare intercompany entries and aid in coding.
  • Perform Tangibles vs. Intangibles analysis, reconcile against applicable GL balances and make necessary adjusting entries.
  • Respond to PwC inquiries and other audit requirements.
  • Support Capital Review processes during the Budget / LRP cycle. Attend CRC meetings as needed.
  • Establish engagement and feedback loop with partners
  • Become skilled at managing any other unique aspects of the business unit that does not need SSC involvement.
  • Provide assistance to other SSC CA teams in times of need.
  • Provide capacity coverage for other Business Project Accounting (BPA) locations as directed by Manager


Who you are:

You have:

  • A post-secondary education specializing in accounting with 4+ years of directly related accounting experience
  • Sound knowledge and the ability to apply accounting, auditing, tax and regulatory standards and principles while being an effective problem solver who is customer focused

You can:

  • Be innovative, assertive, friendly natured and approachable with a can-do attitude while also being an independent self-starter who is diplomatic
  • Show strong digital literacy and proficiency with Oracle ERP systems, specifically Project Accounting along with strong Microsoft Excel skills and system knowledge using querying tools and pivot tables

You are:

  • A team player who is always willing to work together to overcome challenges
  • Eager and willing to learn
  • Extremely organized and capable of balancing multiple priorities along with big picture issues with the detail
  • An excellent written and verbal communicator who is self-confident in opinions, flexible in approach with strong interpersonal skills that values others’ opinions and respects diversity


The following are considered assets:

  • Professional accounting designation or actively pursuing designation

Working Conditions:

  • Work performed in standard office environment (95%)
  • Infrequent travel (5%)


Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.   

 

Applying with Raise  

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing. 

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com 


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