Project Accountant, Sr.

Primary Purpose

• Support the full lifecycle of capital project accounting for Tallgrass Energy
• Partners, LP, with a primary focus on project setup, project maintenance, cost
• tracking, forecasting support, and reporting within the Oracle Fusion Project
• Accounting (PPM) module. Serve as a key contributor to the accuracy and
• integrity of capital project financial data across the enterprise, collaborating
• with Project Controls, Engineering, Operations, and FP&A to ensure timely and
• accurate project cost reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and FERC
• requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Project Accounting & Cost Management

• Perform project setup, maintenance, and closure activities within the Oracle

Fusion Project Accounting (PPM) module in accordance with company policy and

AFE authorization

• Review and analyze project costs, commitments, and expenditures to ensure

proper coding, classification, and alignment with approved AFE budgets

• Monitor project spending against authorized budgets and flag variances for

management review

• Coordinate and process monthly project cost accruals and related journal

entries to ensure accurate period-end cutoff

• Review project transactions for proper capitalization in accordance with U.S.

GAAP and FERC regulations, ensuring costs are appropriately classified as

capital or operating expenditures

• Support the setup and review of capitalized interest and capital overhead

rate applications at the project level

• Collaborate with project managers, Project Controls, and Operations teams to

validate project cost data and ensure accuracy of project financial records

• Assist in the review of AFEs (Authorities for Expenditure) to assess

appropriate project accounting treatment and system setup

• Coordinate project closeout activities, including verification of cost

completeness, final capitalization review, and preparation for transfer to

fixed assets

• Support the enterprise capital forecast and budget process by gathering,

consolidating, and validating monthly forecast updates from project

stakeholders

• Build, maintain, and enhance capital project reports and dashboards within

Oracle Fusion and other reporting tools to support management decision-making

• Prepare and distribute recurring capital expenditure reports, including

variance analyses comparing actual spend to budget and forecast

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly capital expenditure

summaries for internal reporting and management review

• Identify trends and anomalies in project cost data and communicate findings

clearly to the Manager – Project Accounting.

Capital Forecast & Reporting

• Support the enterprise capital forecast and budget process by gathering,

consolidating, and validating monthly forecast updates from project

stakeholders

• Build, maintain, and enhance capital project reports and dashboards within

Oracle Fusion and other reporting tools to support management decision-making

• Prepare and distribute recurring capital expenditure reports, including

variance analyses comparing actual spend to budget and forecast

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly capital expenditure

summaries for internal reporting and management review

• Identify trends and anomalies in project cost data and communicate findings

clearly to the Manager – Project Accounting

• Period Close & General Ledger:
• Assist with the monthly close of the Oracle Fusion Project Accounting

subledger, including reconciliation of project costs to the general ledger

• Prepare and/or review project-related journal entries, ensuring proper

support and documentation in accordance with internal control requirements

• Support the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation

related to capital projects for internal and external auditors

• Maintain organized and thorough work papers in support of month-end,

quarter-end, and year-end close activities

• Ensure all project accounting activities are performed in compliance with

U.S. GAAP, FERC regulations, and Tallgrass internal accounting policies

• Assist in the maintenance and periodic review of project accounting policies,

procedures, and internal controls

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in project accounting

workflows and reporting and communicate recommendations to the Manager –

Project Accounting

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders

including Project Controls, Engineering, Operations, FP&A, and external

auditors

• Provide support for inquiries and special requests from management, auditors,

and other internal customers

• Perform varied and complex accounting-oriented duties in support of capital

project requirements with a moderate level of supervision

• Contribute to non-routine projects and initiatives as needed
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of

performance

• Will work non-traditional hours as needed during peak close and audit periods
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets

and employees, and the general public

• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and

defined

• Other duties as assigned

Compliance & Policy

• Ensure all project accounting activities are performed in compliance with

U.S. GAAP, FERC regulations, and Tallgrass internal accounting policies

• Assist in the maintenance and periodic review of project accounting policies,

procedures, and internal controls

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in project accounting

workflows and reporting and communicate recommendations to the Manager –

Project Accounting

• Other:
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders

including Project Controls, Engineering, Operations, FP&A, and external

auditors

• Provide support for inquiries and special requests from management, auditors,

and other internal customers

• Perform varied and complex accounting-oriented duties in support of capital

project requirements with a moderate level of supervision

• Contribute to non-routine projects and initiatives as needed
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of

performance

• Will work non-traditional hours as needed during peak close and audit periods
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets

and employees, and the general public

• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and

defined

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting (preferred),

Finance, or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

• A minimum of 3–5 years of project accounting or related accounting

experience; experience in the oil and gas, pipeline, or energy industry is

strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience with capital project cost tracking, AFE management,

and project lifecycle accounting

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP as it relates to capital project accounting

and the capitalization of costs, including interest capitalization

• Familiarity with FERC accounting regulations and reporting requirements

preferred

• General understanding of natural gas and crude oil transportation and storage

operations and the associated accounting considerations

• Experience working within Oracle Fusion Project Accounting (PPM) module or a

comparable cloud-based ERP project accounting platform

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office applications including

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis), Word, PowerPoint, and

Outlook

• Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate

complex financial data clearly and concisely

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain financial reports and dashboards;

experience with Oracle Fusion reporting tools (OTBI, Smart View, or

equivalent) is a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to

present findings to non-financial stakeholders

• Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple

priorities and deadlines simultaneously

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team

environment

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize daily work

effectively

Physical Demands:

• All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary
• for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
• perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking;

• seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
• distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
• ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or
• crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or

• feel.  The employee is required to talk and listen.  The employee is
• frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is
• occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.  The employee must
• regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move
• up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and

non-working hours.

• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a

• complete background check, including credit reports for certain positions,
• after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility

• No

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, &

ABILITIES

• Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
• Prior experience with Oracle Fusion Project Accounting (PPM) and Oracle

Fusion General Ledger in a mid-to-large enterprise environment

• Prior experience supporting capital forecast and budget processes in an oil

and gas, midstream, or pipeline company

• Familiarity with construction-in-progress (CIP) accounting, asset in-service

processes, and the transition from project costs to fixed assets

• Knowledge of FERC Uniform System of Accounts as applied to natural gas

pipelines and storage facilities

• Experience working with Project Controls or Engineering teams in a

capital-intensive industry

• Compensation:
• The annual salary range for this position will be $88,000-$110,000/yr.

Other responsibilities

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being

performed.  This position may perform other duties as assigned.

• Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's
• Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading
• energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably
• delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality
• of life.

• At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where
• employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support
• employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive
• Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health

Savings Accounts

• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer

discretionary contribution of up to 4%

• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability

coverage

• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid

time off

• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and

interests

• Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all
• Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the
• posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

• Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we
• anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national
• levels.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary
• range may also be modified in the future.

• Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes
• from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are
• considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any
• placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved
• vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's
• request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and
• current in these cases.

• EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the
• basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status,
• genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression,
• disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.