Financial Accounting Team Lead

ConocoPhillips

Our Company

ConocoPhillips is the world’s largest independent E&P company based on production and proved reserves. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips had operations and activities in 27 countries, $54 billion in annual revenue, $118 billion of total assets, and approximately 18,400 employees as of Dec. 31, 2013. Production from continuing operations averaged 1,502 MBOED in 2013, and preliminary proved reserves were 8.9 billion BOE as of Dec. 31, 2013.

Employees across the globe focus on fulfilling our core SPIRIT Values of safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork. And we apply the characteristics that define leadership excellence in how we engage each other, collaborate with our teams, and drive the business.

 

Description:

 

The Financial Accounting Team Lead position is part of the company’s Controller’s organization. The role is based in Bartlesville, OK, and is eligible for a flexible work schedule. The position will lead several members of the Financial Accounting team, in addition to monthly desk responsibilities.

 

Responsibilities may include:

• Provide guidance for closing questions and non-routine items as they occur
• Review and approve account reconciliations quarterly 
• Consult with Treasury and business units on the accounting distribution of Treasury transactions to ensure correct SAP results
• SAP monthly and quarterly close and reporting, including the following responsibilities (perform / supervise): 
• Prepare, review and post standard and non-standard journal entries
• Prepare or review roll-forwards as required
• Resolve/manage outstanding intercompany out of balances
• Record cash transactions and research and resolve cross month issues
• Participate as needed in preparation of 10Q and 10K footnotes/disclosures
• Provide assistance to Treasury in coordinating and completing internal and external financial audit requests, including SOX reporting
• Participate in special projects related to accounting issues affecting Treasury
• Responsible for certain foreign currency accounting and reporting including:
• Prepare and distribute corporate Exchange Gain / Loss reports and coordinate quarterly variance explanations
• Monitor currency translation adjustments (CTA) for cash flow reporting to resolve document type issues
• Prepare analysis for CTA related to cash and cash equivalents for cash flow consultant
• Provide information for 10Q and 10K Other Comprehensive Income footnote to External Reporting
• Prepare quarterly reports for foreign currency (FX) derivatives for 10Q and 10K filings
• Prepare and issue permanently invested loan list monthly.
• Post foreign currency reclass by Bat Code for Canada company codes
• Reconcile CTA accounts
• Maintain SOX control documentation for processes above
• Assist in support of outstanding special projects or changing workload as needed

 

Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting
• 5+ years of experience working in an accounting role

Preferred:

• Proficient (perform the skill with limited assistance) with SAP, BI, BCS, Excel and Microsoft Word
• Working knowledge of SAP Treasury Module
• Working knowledge of currency translation adjustment subject
• Ability to lead and provide guidance to team members
• Take initiative quickly and accurately resolving reconciliations issues
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong analytical and accounting skills
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Manages tasks to effectively and efficiently complete work responsibilities of self and others
• Actively seeks out diverse people and organizations to collectively achieve business goals
  

 

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of October 27, 2014.

Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a) (1). Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

ConocoPhillips is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer (minority/female/veterans/disability).

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