Product Actualization Analyst

Job Title:
Product Actualization Analyst

Location:

Houston, TX 77042 - Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote
Duration: 06-month contract - Possibly conversion to FTE

Schedule:

M-F flexible hours (7-4, 7:30-4:30, 8-5, 8:30-5:30) can adjust as needed

Job Description:
The Product Actualization Analyst supports our business units with monthly closing activities, including recording actual results and accruals, and ensuring the accuracy of accounting transactions.
This role supports Commercial operations and requires a high level of interaction with Commercial product schedulers, peers in Billing, Refinery Analysts, Inventory & Exchange Analysts, the Master Data Group, and the Commercial Integration Group.
The ideal candidate is results-oriented, possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities May Include:
Recording and initiating product purchases and sales (both third-party and intercompany) in SAP S4 using pipeline tickets and custody transfer documentation.
Managing and monitoring service level agreements (SLAs) with offshore teams to ensure timely and accurate data processing.
Performing monthly closing activities, including booking accruals and actuals, and verifying accuracy of entries.
Applying detailed expertise in SAP S4 and related systems to support the end-to-end deal-to-dollar process.
Resolving volume discrepancies related to inventory reconciliation and invoice processing.
Assisting the Supervisor with audit-related activities, including documentation gathering and data validation.
Collaborating with Schedulers and Traders to resolve issues and maintain consistency in product actualization.
Setting and managing goals to meet daily and monthly deadlines defined by management.
Supporting team projects and initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Bachelor s degree
Advanced Excel

Skills:

V-lookup (X-lookup), creating pivot tables, creating graphs from pivot tables. EXCEL TESTING REQUIRED
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Eagerness to learn new concepts
Self-starter with a goal-oriented mindset
Strong organizational skills and a positive attitude
Ability to lead others without direct authority
Ability to build relationships and act as a resource for internal and external business partners

Preferred Qualifications:
Accounting or finance degree
Proficient in SAP/SAP S4 nice to have, but can be trained on SAP
Experience the Oil & Gas Industry.

Intake Notes:
This position prepares reports on product purchases/sales.
Basic terms:
How much gas was bought and sold, at what price, and to whom?
The ideal person for this group will be a fast and eager learner, self-motivated, analytical thinker, and looking for growth in their career.
This manager started as a contractor, transitioned to FTE, then into a leadership role.
Willing to train on SAP, but not Excel. Excel is critical in this role!
Open to someone who is a recent college graduate with an accounting or finance degree.
Oil and gas experience is helpful, but not a deal breaker.