Associate Cost Analyst New #128269; HOUSTON, Texas, United States #128193; Accounting and Finance #128197; #59172; #xe738; #59146; 1 day ago Post Date #128197; #59172; #xe738; #59146; 1800003313 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Energy Transfer L.P. (NYSE: ET) owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States, with a strategic footprint in all of the major domestic production basins. ET is a publicly traded limited partnership with core operations that include complementary natural gas midstream, intrastate and interstate transportation and storage assets; crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL) and refined product transportation and terminalling assets; NGL fractionation; and various acquisition and marketing assets. ET also owns Lake Charles LNG Company. Assist with the preparation of the annual Oamp;M work plans and budgets. This involves reviewing historical cost data focusing on planned usage of manpower, materials, supplies, equipment and other associated costs. Recommends prioritization of activities considering available resources and prepares final budget documentation for management approval. Gathers data related to utilization of resources, completes required reports and documents and compares results with established standards and recommends to supervision any required actions. Assists Management in developing budget guidelines and processes to be followed by their Area. Ensures that Division and Department level Oamp;M and, or Capital Budget information is gathered, consolidated, reviewed and reported to Area and Measurement management. Reviews, monitors and analyzes actual results versus Oamp;M and, or Capital budgets. Reviews financial and statistical data to determine reasons for variances to prepare required documentation. Reviews and analyzes trends and variances to recommend changes in the usage of resources. Review variances from standard administrative practices, identifies potential problems and notifies supervision of significant deviations. Requirements: Ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to work overtime on short notice. Some travel and overnight stays required. Position to be filled commensurate with skill set, education and experience. Ability to manage a diverse workforce performing administrative and financial job functions. Bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, finance, mathematics, computer science or industrial engineering, or additional equivalent experience. 2 + years of analytical experience, preferably in the gas transmission industry, in any of the following areas: cost or budget analysis; system or procedures analysis; computer operation or programming; or contract administration or analysis. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient in all Microsoft software. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with all levels of organization. Excellent organizational skills and follow through skills required.