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 Staff Accountant role is responsible for supporting the accounting department, and their particular function, by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, account analyses, supporting the monthly close process and participating in other general accounting projects as assigned.

Responsibilities include:

·Account Reconciliations and Journal Entries. Prepare and record various monthly account reconciliations, analyze various general ledger accounts on a regular basis and prepare recurring and other journal entries to support the monthly close process.

·Reporting. Performing monthly reporting and accounting close duties for function. Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for senior/lead accountants, accounting managers and other departments as necessary.

·Month Close. Supports the monthly close process by preparing various journal entries, performing analytics and assisting with journal entries by established deadlines for the function.

·Compliance. Executing and following appropriate accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, IFRS, FERC and other applicable regulatory policies and standards.

·Processes and Procedures. Analysis of current processes to develop and implement improved efficiencies and analytics as deemed necessary.

·Monthly Analyses. Analyze various general ledger accounts on a regular basis.

·Cross-functional support. Participate in special projects and support other accounting functions as needed.

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

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

·Acquisitions. Providing assistance with assimilating purchase acquisitions into company records.

·And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

·Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

· 1-4 years of experience in an Accounting or Finance role

·Travel requirements are limited in this role

Certificates & Licenses:

·None required

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

·Works with a low level of autonomy typically requiring day-to-day oversight. Performs assigned tasks and works under direct supervision to execute functional goals and objectives.

·Basic understanding of fundamental accounting principles, systems and processes with a basic functional knowledge.

·Little to no understanding of technical accounting concepts and procedures. Utilizes learning from coursework or minimal experience to complete work.

·Typically does not teach or coach other Accounting professionals.

·Works in a structured environment on routine tasks with minimal complexity. May contribute to portions of reports and presentations for the function.

·Individual contributor role that does not supervise others.

·Limited knowledge of business and/or functional area. Demonstrates initiative to learn how Buckeye operates and how functions / business units work together to support customer facing operations.

·Can effectively collaborate with other team members on their assigned tasks/projects. Ability to communicate with others in one-on-one or small group settings. Generally, doesn't contribute much to team meetings, listens, learns and follows directions.

·Limited problem-solving ability, any problem solving is directly related to academic training

·Exercises some discretion in approach to solutions but errors have minimal impact.

·Teamwork inclination and ability to work effectively and efficiently among team.

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:

·The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.

·The employee is

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.