FERC Accountant

Job Description

Title: FERC Accountant
Location: Houston, TX
 
Petroplan is working exclusively with a global energy company in search of a FERC Regulatory & Accounting professional for a position, based in Houston who meets the following criteria.

Position Overview:
 
The FERC Accountant will make sure the project complies with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements by gathering, analyzing, and coordinating data for regulatory reports and filings. 

Responsibilities:

HSEQ: 

• Ensure compliance with Company & Project and industry HSSE policies, standards, and regulations throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. Responsibilities:
• Approve FERC citations for the pipeline project and submit accurate, timely certificate filings.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit reports, ensuring alignment with FERC regulations.
• Monitor and interpret industry trends, regulatory updates, and other pipeline filings to assess impacts on projects. 
• Analyze new FERC pronouncements, identify potential impacts, and implement compliance strategies.
• Prepare and file tariff changes to meet the evolving business needs of company stakeholders. 
• Work closely with commercial and business development teams to evaluate new services and opportunities. 
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather and verify data for certificate filings, ensuring consistency with business goals.
• Provide input for legal pleadings and support the development of rate case positions on key issues. 
• Stay current on the FERC regulatory process, emerging requirements, and industry best practices to enhance organizational knowledge. Technical 
• Perform detailed analysis of rate filings, cost-of-service data, and economic feasibility studies for long-term projects.
• Maintain and update the electronic tariff and informational postings website.
• Develop responses to FERC and customer data requests, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal strategies

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of FERC processes, requirements, and compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Experience drafting and interpreting tariff language and commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with economic modeling and feasibility studies for regulatory projects.

Qualifications 

• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
• 10 or more years of experience in interstate pipeline regulatory areas.
• Expertise in FERC regulatory processes and tariff interpretation / modification.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

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In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.