Staff Accountant II

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. 

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Property Accountant with experience in fixed assets and lease accounting to join our team!

 Role Summary:

The Property Staff Accountant II role is responsible for supporting the Property Accounting function by maintaining of records and accounts of all company fixed assets and operating leases and ensuring that all balances are properly reflected in Buckeye’s financial statements, in addition to participating in other accounting projects as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• General Ledger: Responsible for monthly/quarterly close procedures, such as preparing journal entries as well as:
  • Recording assets in general ledger in compliance with GAAP
  • Recording any changes in property plant and equipment schedules
  • Preparing monthly reconciliations
  • Preparing monthly and quarterly financial packages
• JD Edwards: Recording all fixed assets into JD Edwards fixed asset system.
• Reporting: Providing asset reports to various departments as scheduled and upon request.
• Audits: Performing audit of payments to ensure proper classification.
• Process Improvements: Drive process improvements and automation to improve efficiencies within the group
• FERC: Preparation of periodic FERC financial statements and assuring all accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with required standards (GAAP, FERC).
• Project Closeouts: SME for Property project closeout process.
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Relevant Experience.
• 3+ years related experience is required
• Fixed assets accounting or equivalent experience preferred
• Lease or FERC accounting experience preferred but not required
• Significant experience utilizing MS Office to perform accounting related tasks is required.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills is preferred
• Experience with fixed asset systems such as JD Edwards is preferred.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• In order to succeed in this position, the incumbent must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• This is a detail-oriented position that requires a great deal of accuracy.
• Strict deadlines and timelines must be adhered to with regards to reporting requirements. Incumbents must be able to multi-task and prioritize work responsibilities.

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:

• This person must perform duties that require considerable use of arms and extended hours of sitting.
• Required use of all ergonomically safe equipment in performance of job.
• Normal office environment

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. 

Our 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.