Senior Commercial Accountant & Settlements Analyst

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Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feed stocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate.

As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at

We are currently looking for a Senior Commercial Accountant & Settlements Analyst for our Houston, TX office.

The Senior Revenue & Settlements Analyst supports Boardwalk Continuum Marketing business.

The Senior Commercial Accountant & Settlements Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of commercial accounting, revenue recognition, settlements, and financial reporting activities supporting Boardwalk Continuum Marketing's natural gas marketing and trading operations. This position serves as a key liaison between Accounting, Commercial Operations, Scheduling, Risk Management, and Legal to ensure accurate accounting treatment of complex commercial arrangements, timely settlement of physical transactions, and reliable financial reporting.

The role requires a strong understanding of natural gas marketing transactions, derivative accounting, revenue recognition, internal controls, and ETRM systems. The successful candidate will proactively identify risks and opportunities, drive process improvements, support strategic business initiatives, and provide financial insights that support management decision-making.

• Research and document accounting conclusions related to complex commercial agreements under ASC 606, ASC 815 and other applicable accounting guidance.
• Ensure contract classification complies with company accounting policies and applicable accounting standards
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over revenue, settlements and reporting processes
• Perform month-end close procedures, including account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Analyze and explain fluctuations in revenue, margins, and volumes
• Prepare monthly management reports related to volumes, revenue, margins, and settlement activity.
• Support and improve forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes by leveraging ETRM
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify process improvement opportunities
• Develop, automate and maintain reports utilizing Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools
• Accurately perform wholesale physical gas settlements / reconciliations
• Manage monthly pipeline/counter party invoicing, dispute resolution, and assist with cash application questions.
• Interface directly with front office, scheduling, and risk management to resolve billing mismatches in a timely manner
• Be familiar with pipeline websites/electronic bulletin boards (EBBs), navigate the EBBs to gather necessary pipeline support to resolve discrepancies with counter parties
• Process and pay transport charges as well as pipeline imbalance settlements
• Ensure agreement of ETRM and detail spreadsheets prior to settlement deadline
• Communicate with schedulers, settlements analysts, and pipeline representatives as necessary.
  
  Act as a liaison to resolve issues between Finance and Scheduling

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to evaluate complex contractual arrangements and identifying accounting implications
• Strong business acumen and understanding of energy marketing operations
• Effective in building relationships
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to meeting internal and external deadlines
• Strong computer and accounting technology skills, including proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work independently with limited management oversight