Accountant II

Job ID #: 30156 Location: TX-HOUSTON

Functional Area: Accounting Position Type: Full Time

Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years Relocation Provided: No

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

RC/Department: 0959 -ALPHARETTA RELOCATION COSTS :KMGP

Position Description

DESCRIPTION:

The ideal candidate is degreed with solid accounting experience, has a strong working knowledge of the energy industry and is able to work with the accounting team and all levels of staff and management to handle or assist with various accounting & finance functions in the products pipe line business. Candidates with strong analytical skills and a preference for a challenging and fast-paced work environment will be successful in this position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform and assist with monthly close procedures for the SE region including monthly customer invoicing for assigned business and preparation of various journal entries

• Analyze and explain monthly variances to forecast and quarterly flux variances

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements

• Understand revenue and expense accounting recognition principles

• Review and analyze contracts for accuracy in the monthly invoicing process

• Understand KM’s ASC 606 and 842 requirements that relate to the recording of revenue for the region and prepare quarterly revenue reports related to ASC 606

• Ensure that all Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls, as well as other internal controls are being followed

• Support regional management team, business development and corporate accounting with various ad hoc reporting and revenue/expense analysis

• Assist in responding to various audit requests, including SOX internal audits and external audits

• Cross train duties with other accounting personnel as needed

• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of performance

• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public

  Position Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution is required

• 3 – 5+ years of GL accounting experience

• 5-Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with ability to solve complex problems through solution-oriented analysis and cost effective solutions

• Exhibit a high degree of initiative and ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision

• Must possess and demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities at all levels, internally and externally

• Ability to organize work effectively, prioritize daily work (individual and department, as applicable), reprioritize on short notice, self-motivation and ability to manage multiple demands and deadlines

• Ability to work overtime during high volume periods, including but not limited to month/quarter/year end close

• A team player who also works well independently, take direction from supervisor(s) and lead personnel, focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel

• Working knowledge of Lawson preferred

• Working experience in the Oil and Gas industry preferred

*Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate

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.

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.