Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
•  Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts 
•  Infertility Coverage
•  Parental Leave
•  401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
•  Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
•  Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
•  Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
•  Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
•  Identity theft protection
•  Annual discretionary bonus
•  Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
•  Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
•  Company vehicle (if applicable)
•  Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
•  Networking and employee engagement events
•  Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Primary purpose:

Responsible for the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliation and audit support schedules for Fixed Assets and associated corporate accounts. Assists with month-end close processes related to internal and external financial reporting and financial analysis. The Accountant-Senior is a key member of the Corporate Accounting team.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes related to financial reporting.
• Follow and ensure compliance with corporate accounting close schedule and reporting deadlines.
• Prepare journal entries. 
• Reconcile fixed assets and associated GL accounts.
• Maintain working knowledge of Fixed Asset accounting modules and subledgers
• Maintain working knowledge of FERC to GAAP accounting differences
• Provide information for internal and external audits.
• Understand and consistently execute internal controls over financial reporting
• Assist and participate in internal control testing.
• Identify and assist with the implementation of process improvements.
• Regularly use Excel spreadsheets, database and word processing software, and periodically learn new software programs.
• Monitor and analyze reports, research financial variances from budget and prior year and provide explanations for such variances.
• Interface with all levels of management to support financial responsibilities.
• Complete ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Develop commercial and technical understanding of Tallgrass physical assets, products and services.
• Work with internal departments to accomplish individual, departmental and company goals.
• Offer assistance and act as a resource/mentor to the Corporate Accountants when needed.
• Interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of 5 year of previous accounting experience.
• Understanding the accounting and reporting of transactions involving natural gas processing, transportation and storage.
• Must have a fundamental understanding of GAAP.
• General understanding and demonstrated ability with computerized accounting systems, operations analysis.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, verbal and written.
• Capable of working independently and with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Must be very detailed oriented, self-motivated, a team player and able to work on/handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate. 

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• May be required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None 

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Prior experience with financial reporting and preparation of financial statements.
• Prior use and experience with Oracle Financial Cloud or other cloud based ERP preferred.

Knowledge of FERC Regulations 

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V