Accountant II / Senior Accountant I (Finance)

Position Description

Job Responsibilities:

The position performs the accounting functions for multiple terminals in the Northeast Region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Enter and review contract data in Merlin contract/billing system
• Responsible for maintaining contracts/billing line items to follow procedures set for ASC 606 and ASC 842
• Performs the monthly close procedures for multiple terminals, including all month end reporting requirements
• Ensures that revenue and expenses are recorded in the correct period and properly accrued
• Meet weekly with operational staffs to review weekly Opex spending, as well as coordinating the monthly Opex accrual
• Work with Capital Controller to ensure capital is properly accrued for in the month
• Support regional management team with various revenue and Opex analyses
• Analyzes and explains variances to budget and forecast; and quarterly flux variances
• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations for multiple terminals
• Insures that all Sarbanes Oxley controls, as well as other internal controls, are being followed
• Assists with internal and external audit requests for multiple terminals
• Cross train duties with other accounting personnel as needed
• Provides various other support functions / reports on an ad-hoc basis

Position Requirements

Education Requirements:

• 4 year degree in accounting, finance or other related business discipline; CPA preferred

Job Requirements:

• 5 - 7 years in accounting-related position
• Working knowledge of Lawson software is preferred; Hyperion Smart View experience helpful; ASC 606 and 842 helpful but not required
• Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including using a variety of formulas including but not limited to links, sum, v-lookup, offset, and familiarity with functions such as pivot tables and subtotals.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to prioritize work, self-motivation, the ability to work with limited supervision, and the ability to manage multiple demands and deadlines
• Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers and other departments as a team and interact with multiple Terminal Managers
• Must be comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization
• Must be a self-starter and able to work at times with limited guidance
• Limited travel
• Typically day shift with extended hours, weekends and holidays as required
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and have willingness to use personal and/or company vehicle in the course of employment
• Must pass and complete any items required by local, state, or federal agencies and/or Kinder Morgan specific safety training as may be required at all Kinder Morgan locations.
• Will be required to obtain TWIC credentials to work at various locations within the company
• Must pass a Kinder Morgan drug screen and background check, and credit check prior to employment
  
  Working Conditions
• Physical requirements include but are not limited to the regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and/or walk at times which may extend for the entire day.
• May be periods of prolonged sitting for desk/computer activities with extended hand and arm movements, eye, neck and/or back discomfort which may range up to several hours or an entire work day.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or walk on uneven surfaces.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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