Accountant I/II - Ariba IM

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable systems analyst to support invoice processing in Ariba IM and Lawson. The role requires training coworkers, troubleshooting, and strong analytics with PowerBi, PowerQuery, SQL, VBA, and MS Office.

The candidate should be detail-oriented and able to adapt to changing needs while delivering excellent service. Hybrid schedule offered: in office Monday-Wednesday, remote Thursday-Friday; 2–4 years related experience and a Bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related discipline preferred.
• 2–4 years of related work experience in accounts payable or ERP environments.
• Ability to follow AP procedures including SOX controls with high attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking, training, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees with questions about processing invoices in Ariba IM.
• Train employees on processing invoices in Ariba IM.
• Maintain the Ariba IM mailbox and related workflows.
• Resolve issues with invoices stuck in reconciling status in Ariba IM.
• Resolve Lawson exceptions and assist with invoice reassignment.
• Support testing updates in Ariba IM and Lawson.
• Audit invoices keyed into Ariba IM for accuracy before payment.
• Meet month-end and year-end deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as needed by management.

Skills

Ariba IM

Lawson

PowerBi

PowerQuery

SQL

VBA

MS Office

Training

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Ariba SLP

Excel

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Finance organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable systems analyst to support invoice processing activities in Ariba Invoice Management (IM) and Lawson. The candidate should be comfortable with assisting employees throughout Kinder Morgan with training and troubleshooting. They also need to have functional knowledge in PowerBi, PowerQuery, SQL, VBA, and MS Office products to assist with the reporting needs of the department.

What We Are Looking For

The Finance organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable systems analyst to support invoice processing activities in Ariba Invoice Management (IM) and Lawson. The candidate should be comfortable with assisting employees throughout Kinder Morgan with training and troubleshooting. They also need to have functional knowledge in PowerBi, PowerQuery, SQL, VBA, and MS Office products to assist with the reporting needs of the department. Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate complex processes while delivering exceptional customer service. The candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively and adapt to changing business needs. We offer a hybrid schedule (Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday remote).

What You Will Do

• Assist employees with questions about processing invoices in Ariba IM
• Train employees and coworkers on processing invoices in Ariba IM
• Maintain the Ariba IM mailbox
• Work within Ariba IM and Lawson to:
• Resolve issues with invoices stuck in reconciling status in Ariba
• Resolve issues in Lawson for exceptions from Ariba
• Assist with reassigning invoices that need to be processed
• Assist with any testing updates in Ariba IM and Lawson
• Audit/Review invoices keyed into Ariba IM for accuracy before they are released for payment
• Meet month end/year end deadlines
• Additional duties as needed by management

What You Need

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required - in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or any closely related discipline preferred

Experience

• 2-4 years of related work experience

Position Requirements

• Ability to follow Accounts Payable procedures and guidelines which include our SOX controls
• High level of detail skills used to research/analyze data and troubleshoot issues through to resolution
• Ability to multitask
• High level of patience when training or working with coworkers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changes as determined by upper management
• Strong computer skills
• Practical experience with business systems: Lawson, Ariba IM, Ariba SLP, PowerBi, PowerQuery, SQL Report Writer, VBA, Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Some overtime may be required during month/year end
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, prioritize work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow rules
• Ability to maintain high quality of work with little direct supervision
• Position may be filled at various levels depending on the job skills and experience 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. Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law. For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.