Lead Regulatory Accountant

TC Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. The Opportunity The Lead Regulatory Accountant for the TC Energy USPL Property Accounting team will have the opportunity to work on rate case proceedings and a variety of project and fixed asset duties with regulated midstream natural gas pipelines in a highly focused team environment. While primarily providing accounting support to regulatory related activities, specifically FERC rate case preparation and FERC FORM 2/3Q reporting, they will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented people and make a valuable contribution to the organization. This position within U.S. Pipelines Property Accounting will report to the Accounting Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Minimum of 6 years of accounting experience
Experience with FERC regulated accounting and rate case proceedings
Intellectual curiosity and superior analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, and policies, specifically FERC regulations
Ability to work independently and make decisions with limited guidance
Strict organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Proficient use of Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

CPA License or CPA eligible
Oil and gas experience
Experience with project and fixed asset accounting
Knowledge of SAP accounting software, PowerPlan fixed asset software and Workiva

Responsibilities

Actively participate in FERC rate case proceedings, including data gathering, analysis and responding to data requests
Perform routine accounting responsibilities for TC Energy’s midstream regulated assets, working with other team members and team leads in performing preparation of quarterly and annual FERC filings (Quarterly 3Q preparation for assigned pages, Annual Form No. 2 and 2a preparation for assigned pages, other regulatory filings required as needed)
Participate in the TC Energy budgeting forecast process by providing key data to the US Planning and Cost Accounting group
Prepare monthly recurring journal and adjusting FERC ledger entries
Prepare quarterly reconciliations and ensure items identified in the reconciliation are resolved/corrected in a timely manner
Provide key information to the Income and Property Tax Group
Respond to audit requests from external auditors and Internal Audit
Identify and execute process improvements
Shadow or assist other team members and perform backup roles to key functions performed by U.S. Property Accounting
Participate in various job duties/responsibilities and special projects as directed by the leader or determined on own initiative