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Accountant I/II

Job ID #: 31790 Location: TX-HOUSTON

Functional Area: Accounting Position Type: Full Time

Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years Relocation Provided: No

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

RC/Department: 0279 -MIDSTREAM ACCOUNTING :KMGP

Position Description

Position Description:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

+ 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 audits 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 severance tax to governmental agencies

+ 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

Position Requirements

Position Requirements:

+ Candidate must have an Accounting degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of accounting and financial reporting 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; experience with TIPS or other gas accounting systems is a plus

+ 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. 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.