Accountant Sr Job Houston area,Texas USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Accountant Sr I
What You Will Do Position Description *

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 counter party settlement including email confirmations, wire payment processing for purchases, and invoice generation for sales.
* Resolve volume/price discrepancies with counter parties 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. What You Need

Position Requirements *

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 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.

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