Cheniere Energy, Inc. · 2 days ago
Staff / Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
1+ years expCheniere Energy, Inc. is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future. The Staff/Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting will be responsible for applying accounting principles to complex transactions and interpreting financial reporting pronouncements affecting the company and its subsidiaries.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Act as a subject matter expert, working with the business and others in the accounting organization to identify and resolve complex accounting issues
Prepare memoranda documenting the entities’ application of accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. to specific transactions or events, which may include, but are not limited to assessments regarding revenue recognition, derivatives, nonmonetary transactions and impairment
Assess contracts for potential leases and determine the accounting for initial recognition of leases and any subsequent changes, if applicable
Review contracts and finance transactions for accounting implications, including the identification of potential embedded derivatives
Monitor U.S. standard-setters for latest accounting developments, analyze impact of new/emerging guidance/regulations on the entities and proactively develop policies to address standard adoption and implementation
Assist with application of guidance pertaining to stand-alone reporting entities, including not-for-profit and FERC regulated entities
Support the SEC Reporting function by assisting in the preparation of periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including providing information to support certain disclosure requirements for leases, fair value and cash requirements
Ensure timely and complete delivery of any documentation required to support external and internal audits
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively pursuing a CPA license
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Knowledge and experience with accounting research
Ability to analyze complex information, collect and research data and resolve critical matters by effectively utilizing technical, analytical and problem-solving aptitudes
Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to collaborate successfully with team members and others in the organization
Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner
Intellectual curiosity with a self-directed willingness to learn and seek new ideas
Open-minded and willing to consider alternative views and approaches
Staff: 1-3 years of applicable experience, preferably within public accounting and/or energy sector
Senior: 3+ years of applicable experience, preferably within public accounting and/or energy
Preferred
Knowledge of SEC interim and annual reporting and disclosure requirements
Master's degree in Accounting
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings
Wellness and performance incentives
Company
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (13)
2023 (10)
2022 (7)
2021 (14)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.1B2025-06-25Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Zach Davis
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Brandon Smith
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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