SR​/Lead FERC Accountant

Kinetica Partners LLC was formed in 2009 to acquire and/or develop assets in the natural gas midstream business, with a primary focus on gas gathering, treating, processing and transmission. Kinetica has established itself as an essential midstream service provider in the Gulf of America, operating an extensive network of pipelines and key infrastructure vital to producers in the Gulf. The company has built its reputation on reliability, availability and operational excellence.

Kinetica Partners LLC was acquired by Eckard Midstream LLC in 2023 as a platform to build a billion-dollar midstream presence that is free from debt and capitalized with 100% private capital.

Kinetica Partners is seeking an experienced Senior FERC Accountant with extensive, hands‑on experience preparing and filing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) financial reports. The ideal candidate must have direct experience preparing, reviewing and submitting FERC Form No. 2 (Annual Report of Major Natural Gas Companies) and FERC Form No. 3‑Q (Quarterly Financial Report of Major Natural Gas Companies). This individual will own the accuracy, completeness and timely submission of required FERC financial reporting while performing general accounting functions supporting the company's natural gas pipeline operations.

This role requires a strong understanding of FERC accounting and reporting requirements, regulatory reporting standards and the ability to independently manage reporting deadlines and compliance obligations.

Prepare, review and submit quarterly FERC Form No. 3-Q reports.

Prepare, review and submit annual FERC Form No. 2 reports.

Maintain a thorough understanding of the FERC Uniform System of Accounts and applicable accounting and reporting requirements.

Ensure regulatory filings are accurate, complete, and submitted within established deadlines.

Reconcile FERC reporting schedules to the general ledger and supporting financial records.

Research and resolve reporting discrepancies, classification issues and regulatory accounting questions.

Maintain supporting documentation and work papers for all regulatory filings.

Monitor changes in FERC regulations, reporting requirements and filing instructions.

Coordinate with internal accounting personnel, auditors & external consultants regarding regulatory reporting matters.

Perform general accounting functions for natural gas pipeline operations.

Oversee revenue and gas accounting activities, including monthly reconciliations and related journal entries.

Prepare, record and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.

Maintain fixed asset accounting records, including additions, disposals, depreciation and reconciliations.

Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close processes.

Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for financial reporting.

Assist with intercompany reconciliations and consolidated financial reporting.

Support annual financial audits and tax requests by compiling schedules, work papers and supporting documentation.

Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and recommend process improvements.

Perform other accounting and reporting duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.

REQUIRED:

Direct, hands‑on experience preparing and filing both FERC Form No. 2 and FERC Form No. 3‑Q reports.

Strong working knowledge of FERC accounting regulations and the Uniform System of Accounts.

Experience with…