Lana Van Der Leij
Houston,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented and experienced Crude Oil Accountant with a strong background in managing the financial aspects of crude oil transactions. Proven expertise in accurately recording crude oil purchases, sales, transportation, and inventory activities. Collaborative team player with a strong ability to work closely with cross-functional departments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Crude Oil Accountant
Plains All American
Houston, USA
12.2021 - Current
- Accurately recorded all crude oil purchases, sales, transportation, and inventory transactions within the accounting system, ensuring complete and correct data entries
- Reconciled sales and purchase transactions, ensuring all amounts and pricing were correct, and resolving discrepancies between recorded and actual figures
- Reviewed and approved tariff invoices for payment, ensuring that all charges were accurately documented and aligned with contract terms
- Prepared and recorded monthly journal entries for accruals, reclassifications, and other adjustments
- Worked closely with other departments including: Marketing, Lease and Settlement groups to resolve any discrepancies related to volume or pricing
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial reports related to crude oil operations including: Inventory Roll Forward report, Average Acquisition price calc, Linefill summary, Purchases and Sales report.
- Assisted auditors during internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation, explanations, and supporting evidence to ensure compliance and transparency
- Led and mentored junior accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure efficient and accurate completion of accounting tasks
Crude Oil Accountant IV (Contract)
Plains All American
Houston, USA
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Accurately recorded all crude oil purchases, sales, transportation, and inventory transactions within the accounting system, ensuring complete and correct data entries
- Verified crude oil volumes and prices with external customers and suppliers
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial reports related to crude oil operations including: Inventory Roll Forward report, Average Acquisition price calc, Linefill summary, Purchases and Sales report.
- Special projects as needed
Crude Oil Accountant IV (Contract)
Plains All American
Houston, USA
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Accurately recorded all crude oil purchases, sales, transportation, and inventory transactions within the accounting system, ensuring complete and correct data entries
- Verified crude oil volumes and prices with external customers and suppliers
- Analyzed and reported on cash flow from operating, investing, and financing activities
- Monitored actual cash flow against forecasts and explained variances.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial reports related to crude oil operations including: Inventory Roll Forward report and Average Acquisition price calc.
- Worked closely with other departments including: Marketing, Lease and Settlement groups to resolve any discrepancies related to volume or pricing
Crude Oil Accountant IV (Contract)
Plains All American
Houston, USA
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Monthly pipeline statement analysis and reconciliations of scheduled nominations
- Verified crude oil volumes and prices with external customers and suppliers
- Monthly Inventory and Linefill reports generation
- Coordination between marketing and field departments to assure correctness of data and resolution of any discrepancies
- Prepared Monthly Cash Flow report
Crude Oil Accountant II (Staff)
Plains All American
Houston, USA
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Monthly pipeline statement analysis and reconciliations of scheduled nominations
- Verified crude oil volumes and prices with external customers and suppliers
- Monthly Inventory and Linefill reports generation
- Coordination between marketing and field departments to assure correctness of data and resolution of any discrepancies
Tax Accountant I (Staff)
Invesco
Houston, USA
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Prepared income, excise, and state tax returns for assigned funds
- Reviewed portfolio holdings for PFIC, REIT, partnership, complex, and derivative securities
- Analyzed book/tax differences for impact on distributions and schedules differences for excise and fiscal years
- Reviewed financial statements to ensure accurate reporting of tax information
- Determined mutual funds dividend distributions qualifications and corporate dividends received deductions
- Prepared monthly tax worksheets, excise estimates, and projections used for determining monthly dividend rates, quarterly dividend rates, annual distributions, distributions per share, and Section 19 notices
- Prepared schedules for shareholder year-end tax reporting
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Houston
Houston, Texas01.2011
Certifications - Corporate Entrepreneurship
University of Houston Wolff Center
Houston, Texas01.2011
Skills
- Experienced in Document Formatting
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Data Analysis Using Pivot Tables
- VLookup Functionality Skills
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- PMAS
- Oracle
- Teams
- Data analysis
- Invoice balancing
- Accounts reconciliation
Personal Information
Nationality: USA
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Crude Oil Accountant
Plains All American
12.2021 - Current
Crude Oil Accountant IV (Contract)
Plains All American
05.2019 - 11.2019
Crude Oil Accountant IV (Contract)
Plains All American
01.2016 - 09.2016
Crude Oil Accountant IV (Contract)
Plains All American
04.2015 - 09.2015
Crude Oil Accountant II (Staff)
Plains All American
01.2012 - 12.2014
Tax Accountant I (Staff)
Invesco
01.2011 - 12.2012
Certifications - Corporate Entrepreneurship
University of Houston Wolff Center
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Houston