Accountant I

ONEOK, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. in Oklahoma is seeking a plant accounting systems professional to manage meter setup and contract implementation across gathering and processing assets.

You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate meters, contracts, agents, and acreage swap activity within the plant accounting system, while documenting processes for consistent execution. The role emphasizes routine accounting duties, journal entries, AR reconciliations, and assisting with tax returns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Experience with general accounting processes and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to interpret regulations and assist with tax calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and financial records.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and customer accounting.
• Assist with tax returns and related calculations.
• Perform complex calculations (ratios, depreciation, allocations) and support reporting.
• Utilize mainframe or accounting software for financial data and regulatory reports.
• Support auditors and internal stakeholders with accounting information.

Skills

Accounting basics

Spreadsheet proficiency

Financial reporting

Tax knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Job description

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

The Natural Gas Gathering and Processing Accounting organization is seeking a plant accounting systems professional to support meter setup and contract implementation activities across several gathering and processing assets. Reporting to the Manager of Operational Accounting, this role partners with Plant Accounting, Commercial, Contract Administration, Measurement, Scheduling, and Operations to help ensure the accurate setup and maintenance of meters, contracts, agents, assignments, and acreage swap activity within TIPS - Plant Accounting System.
The individual is comfortable working cross-departmentally and can independently evaluate business requirements, complete system setups, resolve issues, and document processes for consistent execution.

Job Profile Summary

Performs routine duties related to various accounting functions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare various journal entries, records, regulatory reports, and budget information
• Performs accounting functions related to customer accounting and accounts receivable reconciliations
• Assist with preparation of tax returns and supporting tax calculations
• Verify and/or perform calculations including, but not limited to:
  • Ratios
  • Percentages and discounts
  • Depreciation
  • Allocations
  • Account charges
  • Financial ratios
• Utilize applicable micro and/or mainframe applications to assist with preparation and/or verification of information including, but not limited to:
  • Forecasted versus actual expenses
  • Governmental/regulatory reports
  • Financial reports
  • Quarterly income statements
  • Corporate tax returns
• Provide information and assistance to auditors, governmental/regulatory staff, managers, employees, customers, and others concerning accounting activities

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, other related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and the following job related experience:

Work Experience

• Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: standard accounting methods and procedures
• Knowledge of: spreadsheet and word processing software applications, financial accounting and reporting standards and processes, corporate tax functions and preparation of returns, economic forecasting/modeling and corporate budget functions
• Ability to: apply math and algebraic formulas
• Skills in: communication/interpersonal
• Ability to: perform various accounting activities
• Ability to: research and compose reports and correspondence applicable to position
• Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, accounting/tax publications, auditors’ requests, company correspondence, accounting software manuals, computer printouts, and legal documents
• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information or instruction
• Ability to: interact and communicate effectively

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel in and around office facilities system wide required

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range

$60,000.00 - $90,000.00