Accountant II (Finance)

Position Description

The position performs multiple accounting functions for multiple regions (Northeast (NE)/Midwest(MW)) in the Northern Area, including but not limited to AR Collections, billing audits and other accounting duties as requested. This position is located in Houston, TX and offers a hybrid schedule (Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday and Friday working remotely). Additionally, we offer a 9/80 work schedule.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Resolve and clear Trade Accounts Receivable (A/R) for the NE. Including contact customers for aged items and provide instructions for Cash Application.
• Weekly reporting to document collections efforts. Discuss Trade A/R status with management.
• Review NE customer invoices on spot audits, ensuring completeness and contract compliance. Resolve discrepancies timely.
• Review / analyze billing system/reports for contracts, amendments and escalations set up accuracy.
• Work with NE Operations and Commercial to ensure accurate invoicing & discuss any collection issues.
• Assist with monthly closing processing including utility expense reviews, inventory reviews and fixed asset reviews for NE/MW.
• Assist with NE Opex accruals, obtaining vendor statements for reviewing to ensure accuracy and the need for accruals.
• Maintain SOX compliance and consolidate related documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Perform additional Ad Hoc duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3-5 years' experience in an accounting-related position with strong knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Must have strong computer skills, intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel is mandatory.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Must have strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to prioritize work and to manage multiple demands and deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated and detailed oriented with the ability to perform and meet deadlines.
• Requires business writing & acumen in report writing and understand root causes in A/R issues
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules.
• Overtime may be required during high volume periods (e.g., during close).

*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.