Power Plant Management
Resume:
PAUL ALLISON
*********@***.***
OBJECTIVE
Senior Accountant
SUMMARY
More than 30 years of management accounting experience with increasing responsibilities and expanding
roles of accountability. Recognized for a history of initiating, managing and completing costs-saving,
efficiencies and improving internal and external audits. Acknowledged for implementing, monitoring and
redesigning productivity enhancing programs and processes. An excellent communicator, both written and
verbal, comfortable presenting to any level within or outside the organization. Known for the ability to
assemble and coach teams that produce quickly and support company objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRANSCANADA USA SERVICES INC. – Houston, Texas 2007 – 2011
(TransCanada Purchased Selected Assets of El Paso Corporation)
Senior Accountant
• Prepared and filed Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Forms No. 2 and 2-A, annual
reports, and Form No. 3-Q quarterly reports for ANR Pipeline Co., Blue Lake Gas Storage Co., ANR
Storage Company, and Great Lakes Gas Transmission Limited Partnership, subsidiaries of
TransCanada.
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• Championed the ANR Groups’ effort to implement revisions to existing and new FERC Form 2 pages
effective with the 2008 Annual Form 2 filing. Researched the contents of the FERC’s Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking and analyzed the Final Order Numbers 710 (Final Rule) and 710-A (Revised
Final Rule) which developed additional changes and suggestions for improvement.
• Led several discussions on various accounting topics which addressed the challenges that faced the
committee in reporting the data to the FERC consistently across all reporting companies. These
discussions led to resolution of the issues making reporting more accurate and understandable.
• Assured company practices were in full compliance with FERC requirements and rules.
EL PASO CORPORATION – Houston, Texas 2005 – 2007
Senior Accountant
• Prepared and filed FERC forms No. 2 and 2-A, annual reports, and forms No. 3-Q quarterly reports
for Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, ANR Pipeline Co., Blue Lake Gas Storage Co., ANR Storage
Company, subsidiaries of El Paso Corporation ensuring all reporting requirements were met.
PAR STAFF – Houston, Texas 2004 – 2005
Senior Analyst
• Prepared and filed FERC forms No. 2, annual reports, and No. 3-Q quarterly reports for Southwest
Gas Storage Co., Sea Robin Pipeline Co., Trunkline LNG Company LLC and Trunkline Gas
Company, LLC, subsidiaries of Panhandle Energy, meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy of
information provided.
KELLY SERVICES – Houston, Texas 2003 – 2004
Senior Analyst
PAUL ALLISON
• Filed EIA monthly fuel and power reports and performed fuel cost month-end close process and
general ledger maintenance for Texas Genco, a subsidiary of Center Point Energy.
ACCOUNTEMPS – Houston, Texas 2003
Senior Analyst
• Prepared and filed FERC Form 6 annual reports for four subsidiary pipeline partnerships for
TEPPCO Partners, LP.
DYNEGY, INC. – Houston, Texas 1998 – 2002
Senior Analyst
• Maintained all accounting and operating books and records for two pipelines with assets in excess of
$50 million. Compiled and prepared all regulatory reporting and financial statements.
• Coordinated the pre-filed testimony writing and schedule preparation for a rate case of an off shore
mid-sized gas gathering company.
• Collected all pertinent information; conducted PP&E and DD&A analysis; formed multi-departmental
team to address concerns, reported progress to regulatory affairs management, and implemented the
final order on an eleven month retroactive depreciation expense adjustment. This allowed company to
extend the useful lives of the fixed assets and recoup more than $1.5 million in depreciation expenses
annually.
• Launched major gas liquids pricing investigation that achieved cost recovery. Analyzed and identified
incorrect prices and times, devised and generated several solutions, coordinated with office and field
personnel from multiple companies to implement new solutions, and documented and reported progress
to senior management. This allowed company and its producers to recoup more than $500,000 in
excessive charges.
CORE STAFF – Houston, Texas 1996 – 1998
Senior Accountant
• Coordinated preparation of Houston Lighting & Power Company’s fuel refund and surcharge
schedules.
HOUSTON INDUSTRIES, INC. (RELIANT ENERGY) – Houston, Texas 1981 – 1996
Senior Accountant
• Prepared all power plant and fuel pages for FERC Form No. 1 Annual Report. Coordinated the
month-end close process and maintained the general ledger.
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• Launched a successful cost recovery initiative at a $6 billion power plant. Identified potential areas of
recovery, consulted with administrative service outsourcing companies to address critical issues,
researched seven years of actual expenses, and determined recoverability by analyzing contracts
and funding letters. Identified $1 million in recoverable costs, which were reimbursable at 69.2%,
producing $690,000 of cost savings.
Accounting Representative 1996 – 1981
Compiled and prepared various electric utility capital asset unitizations, additions and retirement schedules
which properly maintained the continuing property records in compliance with the FERC regulations.
EDUCATION
B.B A. Accounting, University of Houston – Houston, Texas
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
PAUL ALLISON
Rate Case Coordination / Preparation – Written Testimony and Schedule Preparation
Financial Reporting Coordination / Preparation – FERC Annual and Quarterly Reporting
Audits: Internal / External
Compliance Monitoring
Administrative Process Design / Redesign
Inventory Control / Management
Project Control / Management
Fixed Assets Accounting
Capital Projects Accounting
Systems Development / Implementation
Instructing / Training / Presenting
Team Leader / Developer / Coordinator
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