What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at Kinder Morgan?
- Responsible for the overall accuracy of revenue recognition for Splitter Processing Plant under the Products Pipelines Segment.
- Prepare invoices and month-end journal entries based on contract specifications.
- Responsible for Transmix transportation payments– this involves review of the contract terms, matching with inventory, account coding, and price formulas.
- Responsible for AR collection for Splitter processing plant; Follow up with customers and business development on escalated issues impacting the timely collection on accounts.
- Prepare bi-weekly margin and transportation forecast by gathering information from operations and business development to update pertinent financial models.
- Perform monthly variance analysis on recorded margin comparing actuals against budget and forecast.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline as assigned by Accounting Director.
- Prepare SOX-related controls and provide adequate support.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ASC 606 compliance.
- Monitor and analyze accounting data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Perform quarterly income statement and balance sheet flux analysis for auditors.
- Assist with internal and external auditors’ requests as needed.
- Perform additional ad hoc duties as assigned by Accounting Director.
Position Requirements
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
Experience/Specific Knowledge Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years previous accounting or finance related work experience.
- Advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Must possess strong collaborative skills.
- Must be detail-oriented, highly organized and self-motivated.
- Must be able to successfully perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and often with strict deadlines, while maintaining a high quality of work product
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all functional groups and levels, both internal and external
- Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with ability to solve complex problems through solution-oriented analysis.
- Must be able to work overtime during high volume periods, including but not limited to month/quarter/year-end close
Hybrid work schedule (Monday – Wednesday: office, Thursday – Friday: remote); additional work schedule options available (9/80 or half day Fridays)
Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.
- Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
