Accountant II

What We Are Looking For Position will be responsible for recording various activities for Midstream gathering and processing assets including reviewing contracts, analyzing volumes and analysis, billing customers, and preparing reports. As part of the operational analysis of the gathering systems and plant, the candidate must adhere to all SOX processes and controls, test systems, and interact with customers, upstream and downstream departments, and Commercial staff. What You Will Do Responsible for monthly journal entry preparation & analysis of operational purchase, sale, and other processing and gathering transactions Responsible for coordinating plant and gathering system closes including timely payments to producers Analyze plant L&U (lost & unaccounted for gas) for reasonableness Responsible for reconciling and managing various third party and intercompany natural gas liquids marketing activity Responsible for coordinating and verifying various closing accounting worksheets for the internal financial package Assist in responding and coordinating various audit requests; including but not limited to SOX internal audits and external audits Prepare and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations in Blackline software Prepare internal and external company reports, including reports to regulatory agencies and industry associations pertaining to purchase, production, sales, and exchange of natural gas and natural gas liquids Prepare and remit GUT tax to governmental agency Responsible for processing PPAs (prior period adjustments) Clear/resolve accounts receivable balances on a timely basis for assigned assets Respond timely to both internal and external parties Perform special projects as assigned, including participation in systems development and testing Update documentation (manuals, procedures, etc.) as required What You Need Candidate must have an Accounting degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience; knowledge of the oil and gas industry is helpful Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are needed to effectively communicate with various levels of management Advanced Excel skills required Must be self-motivated, able to multitask, and work independently Must be able to function well in a team environment Strong critical thinking ability is required to analyze plant activities and apply GAAP accordingly Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate. Why Join Kinder Morgan Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve. Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law. For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at #J-18808-Ljbffr