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Kinder Morgan Senior Accountant - Derivative Accounting (Hybrid Schedule) in HOUSTON, Texas
Senior Accountant – Derivative Accounting (Hybrid Schedule)
Job ID #: 29794 Location: TX-HOUSTON
Functional Area: Accounting Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years Relocation Provided: No
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
RC/Department: 0075 -KMI - FIN REP & GEN ACCOUNTING :KMGP
Position Description
Primary purpose:
- To support Corporate Accounting with broad responsibilities for Derivative and Hedge Accounting, ensuring all transactions are accounted for in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Perform month end accounting close requirements including preparing and booking journal entries.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts; identify and timely resolve any reconciling items.
Analyze financial information; recognize and report on significant variances, trends, and irregularities.
Prepare quarterly (10-Q) and year end (10-K) disclosures in accordance with ASC 815 and ASC 820.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and other requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Coordinate and maintain support for internal and external auditors.
Liaison with the Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Segment Accounting and Commercial groups.
Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal customers.
Interface with all levels of management to obtain information necessary to complete duties.
Act as a backup to other team members.
Work on special projects as needed.
Position Requirements
Education and Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus
Experience:
Minimum of 3+ years in an Accounting-related position
General understanding of the energy industry and familiarity with industry terminology
Familiarity with gas & oil commodity derivatives and interest rate derivatives
Public accounting experience a plus
Experience with commodity trading risk management system a plus (e.g., Allegro, Triple Point)
Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong analytical skills with ability to work and issue and identify a solution
Possess high attention to detail
Practical knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
Independent worker with good organizational skills
Highly competent with Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
Ability to work in a team environment
Proven communication skills, oral and written, with ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities at all levels internally and outside the organization
*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.#LI-SV1 #LI-Hybrid
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.