What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-149.A - Midstream Accountant position at Harvest Midstream Company?
Job Objective: The Midstream Accountant I is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting activities related to midstream oil and gas operations. This role assists with the preparation and recording of journal entries, reconciliations, invoice reviews, and basic financial reporting tasks. Working under the guidance of senior accountants or accounting managers, the Midstream Accountant I ensures the accuracy and completeness of financial data related to gathering, processing, transportation, and storage activities. This position handles basic transactions, analyses, and problem solving. Essential Job Responsibilities: Prepare accurate daily and monthly invoices to third-party purchasers for local NGL and LNG sales, based on operator field tickets and supporting documentation. Reconcile third-party statements and invoices against operator-reported volumes to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Record daily and monthly general ledger entries related to product sales, line fill, and inventory movements in accordance with established accounting policies. Compile and distribute end-of-month volume summaries to plant accountants, ensuring timely and complete reporting of product pickups. Maintain an up-to-date accounts receivable aging report and monitor outstanding balances to support timely collections and financial reporting. Participate in monthly meetings with marketing and commercial teams to review new sales agreements, ensuring accounting alignment and accurate revenue recognition. Respond to purchaser inquiries promptly and professionally, ensuring high levels of service and issue resolution. Follow up with purchasers on aging receivables to drive timely payment and minimize credit risk. Apply cash receipts accurately to appropriate assets and legal entities, maintaining integrity across accounts. Other Job Responsibilities: Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions. Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have 1 year of industry related or past public accounting experience which may have been obtained through internships or full-time employment. Knowledge of basic accounting principles. Analytical and detail oriented. Proficiency in data management including spreadsheet proficiency. Ability to solve problems accurately. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and other departments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex financial information into an organized and presentable manner. Outstanding administrative and organizational skills. Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Basic understanding of accounting systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream), GAAP, FERC, and data reconciliation. Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a concentration in accounting/finance required. Harvest Midstream is a privately-held midstream services provider headquartered in Houston, Texas with assets in Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, and Texas. Harvest transports and processes oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids across the United States. The remarkable growth of Harvest since 2002 is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of over 500 employees who are intensely focused on safety, operational excellence and the highest levels of service to our customers. Our company values govern how we run our business, how we treat our fellow employees and how we serve our customers. At Harvest, we are focused on developing and maintaining long-term business relationships through customer service and agility in every business interaction. Harvest offers its employees competitive salaries, quarterly bonuses, healthcare benefits, a 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and participation in our B.H.A.G. bonus program as part of our total rewards package. Please see our Careers page for opportunities at Harvest. Harvest Midstream Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Return to career site