Accountant Sr I

Responsibilities Perform inventory and revenue accounting functions for the Bakken marketing entity under the Products Pipeline Segment. Execute monthly close procedures including journal entry preparation and variance analysis against last forecast, identifying and escalating material variances. Drive quarter-end flux analysis for income statement and balance sheet accounts, including backlog reporting. Collaborate with the Contracts, Pipeline Nominations, Scheduling and Business Development teams to prepare bi-weekly margin and inventory forecast. Partner with the Scheduling/Measurement department as it relates to trucking invoices, reviewing for accuracy and processing related payment, and calculating related gains/losses. Reconcile inventory between the general ledger and shipper statements, resolving discrepancies timely. Execute monthly counterparty settlement including email confirmations, wire payment processing for purchases, and invoice generation for sales. Resolve volume/price discrepancies with counterparties in coordination with Scheduling/Business Development. Prepare severance tax payment and reporting to file with the State of North Dakota. Maintain SOX compliance as it relates to recorded revenues and keeping appropriate supporting documentation. Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts in Blackline. Perform additional ad hoc duties as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university. CPA preferred. 5-7 years of accounting or finance-related work experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry. Advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel. Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and self-management skills. Proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization, internally and externally. Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with ability to solve complex problems through solution-oriented analysis. Must pass a Kinder Morgan drug screen and background check. Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kinder Morgan, Inc.