Financial Accounting Analyst
🔍 Houston, Texas
POSITION SUMMARY:
Entry-level Financial Accounting Analyst role responsible for month-end close activities, financial statement analytics and other corporate accounting matters, as well as involvement with special projects and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be inquisitive with a passion for learning, eagerness to take on new challenges and desire for professional development.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform corporate accounting duties related to month-end close to ensure financial statements are accurate in support of internal and external reporting
- Prepare monthly journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations and ensure account balances are properly stated
- Assist with analyzing consolidated financial statements and provide variance explanations
- Assist with preparation and analysis of separate partnership financial statements
- Maintain desk procedures and SOX documentation for assigned areas
- Assist with research on various accounting topics, as requested
- Communicate accounting issues and resolutions to impacted groups
- Respond timely and accurately to inquiries from auditors
- Collaborate cross-functionally on special projects and other ad hoc requests
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Up to 3 years of corporate accounting experience or a combination of public accounting and financial accounting experience
- Foundational knowledge of GAAP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication with ability to adjust style depending on audience
- Strong self-management and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt as business needs and priorities change
- Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Regular and reliable attendance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CPA or CPA eligible
- Oracle and OneStream experience or exposure to other accounting systems is a plus
- Academic or professional experience with financial statement preparation or review
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.