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This role maintains accurate transaction records, processes settlements, supports the monthly close process, and contributes to financial and management reporting. You’ll work closely with Commercial, Risk, FP&A, and Treasury to make sure transactions are recorded, reported, and settled accurately and on time - and you’ll build a strong foundation of energy accounting expertise along the way.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nSupport the accounting and settlement of LNG, natural gas, and power transactions.\nPartner with Commercial, FP&A, Risk, and Finance teams to understand transaction structures and their accounting impact.\nPrepare, analyze, and record accounting transactions, maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.\nHelp ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control requirements.\nContribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.\nReview transaction data and settlements to ensure accurate accounting and timely payment processing.\nBuild recurring and ad hoc reports for Accounting, Commercial, Treasury, and management.\nSupport financial statement preparation and management reporting activities.\nAssist with external and internal audit requests and maintain supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and controls.\nSpot opportunities to improve processes and reporting, and help bring those ideas to life alongside cross-functional teams.\nGet involved in system enhancements, and other special projects.\nREQUIREMENTS\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting required.\n2+ years in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) or progressive accounting experience\nExperience and exposure to Oil and Gas industry, preferably in LNG. \nCPA eligibility or progress toward CPA certification preferred.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.\nHigh attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.\nExperience with ERP systems, trading, settlement, or accounting systems is a plus.\nCuriosity, initiative, and a desire to learn how global energy markets work.\nWork Environment\nThis position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.\nAble to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:\nAbility to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.\nAbility to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.\nThe incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.\nAbility to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.\nAble to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.\n*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.\nNEXTDECADE VALUES\nSafety - We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.\nIntegrity - We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.\nHonesty - We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.\nRespect - We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.\nTransparency - Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.\n Diversity - We value diversity of people and thought. 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