Accounting Specialist

Job Type:
Temporary (Benefits Eligible) (Fixed Term)
Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.
Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.
Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.
#Plains is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support our Empress Area District for a term of approximately 21 months.  While reporting to the Manager, Field Operations Controls, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Capital budgeting, reporting and forecasting.  This environment is fast paced and deadline driven requiring superb organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of skills.
Plains provides a top tier group benefit plan for fixed-term employees and their eligible dependents, and new employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment. This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, which involves working a 9-hour shift Monday-Thursday, an 8 hour shift on Friday and every second Friday employees receive a day off.
Responsibilities:
Prepare Capital forecasts;
Prepare Capital budgets;
Report on budget variances;
Ensure costs are reported as incurred, open commitments are accrued;
Provide financial guidance and support to team members;
Optimizing existing processes by evaluating current systems to identify inconsistencies or opportunities;
Gather metrics, estimates and assumptions for use in budget preparation, forecasts and KPIs;
Provide Project Cost Control;
Prepare journal entries and allocations;
Provide ad hoc assignments and reporting as required; and
Provide backup support to team members
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related;
Professional Accounting Designation, or working towards completion
5+ years of related work experience;
Working knowledge of NGL processing and plant operations;
Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills – must possess advanced Excel skills;
Strong  analytical and problem solving skills;
Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively;
Positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team environment;
Possess a sense of urgency and accountability, ability to respond to tight deadline requirements;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Must have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
Ability to demonstrate initiative by undertaking tasks independently, and
Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks;
Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program. As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner.
To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, read our 2021 Plains Sustainability Report .
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