Senior Accountant, Payroll Accounting

Cheniere Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

At Cheniere, we provide the world with safe, reliable energy. But more than that, we provide opportunities for our talented employees to impact their communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion for our employees, customers and beyond. POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior Accountant, Payroll Accounting serves a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation and recording of compensation accounting transactions for Cheniere Energy, Inc. and its subsidiaries (individually and collectively, the “Company”) subject to external and U.S. GAAP reporting requirements. This role will interact closely with various departments, including Human Resources, Financial Reporting, Legal, and Tax.

Requirements

Must have in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements related to payroll accounting.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
Ability to integrate and prioritize tasks effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Capable of anticipating issues, resolving problems, recommending solutions, and identifying and implementing process improvements while using sound business judgment.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
Strong Excel skills.
Ability to think critically and independently.
Detail oriented.
Organized and able to manage multiple activities timely and with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work effectively at short notice and off hours as required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, or actively working towards CPA certification, is required.
Minimum three (3) years of relevant, progressive accounting experience, including (i) data processing systems in the accounting and reporting environment, and (ii) general accounting support.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Payroll accounting, Oracle ERP and/or Hyperion preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare accounting and reporting records for share-based compensation, including the reconciliation of all related transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This will also involve supporting the footnote disclosures required for the company’s financial statement filings.
Generate various reports and schedules related to share-based compensation accounting for monthly and quarterly internal and external reporting needs.
Conduct initial U.S. GAAP research as necessary regarding plan changes and new accounting and reporting guidelines related to share-based compensation. Participate in the preparation of presentations and implementation planning.
Assist in developing the annual budget for share-based compensation and monitor variances between the budget and actual expenses.
Prepare and record monthly ADP payroll, analyze payroll expenses, and determine allocations for payroll.
Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare and record allocations for payroll and bonus costs.
Support the monthly accounting close process.
Support the Company’s annual budget process and monthly forecast maintenance.
Additional assignments as assigned by the Manager of Payroll Accounting.
Carry out additional tasks assigned by the Manager Payroll Accounting.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.