Accountant III

ONEOK, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking an Accountant III to join the Refined Products & Crude Operational Accounting team. You will own the full lifecycle of crude accounting, from contract review to invoicing and financial statement support, collaborating with trading, scheduling and treasury teams.

Ideal candidates will have midstream experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with RightAngle, Oracle and Atlas. Final compensation will reflect experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with GAAP and company financial accounting.
• Experience with office equipment and mainframe applications.
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting standards.
• Experience in economic forecasting and budgeting.
• Ability to interpret accounting standards and policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in customer billing and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare studies in finance, billing, accounting, capital expenditures, and taxation methods and procedures.
• Perform calculations including depreciation, billings, derivatives, and disclosures.
• Assist in development and maintenance of finance and invoicing systems.
• Direct and assist in preparing governmental/regulatory reports and quarterly income statements.
• Provide guidance and coaching to employees; monitor priorities and performance.
• Communicate with governmental/regulatory agencies, auditors, and management; ensure SOX compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Mathematical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

RightAngle

Oracle

Atlas

Advanced Excel

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

ONEOK is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant III to join our Refined Products & Crude Operational Accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are valued.

In this position, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of crude accounting—from contract review and tracking product movements across assets to validating and processing third-party invoices and supporting financial statement review. You’ll work closely with trading, scheduling, and treasury teams, making strong communication, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset essential for success.

Experience in midstream operations is preferred, along with familiarity with systems such as RightAngle, Oracle, Atlas, and advanced Excel skills.

Final position level and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Job Profile Summary

Prepares advanced level of various financial activities to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and legislation; analyzes their effect on company finances and accounting procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Analyze and prepare studies and recommendations in areas related to finance, billing, accounting, capital expenditures, and taxation methods and procedures

Perform calculations and/or analyses including but not limited to:

Depreciations (book/tax)

Various billings and related adjustments

Derivative entries and disclosures

Assist in development and maintenance of applicable micro and/or mainframe programs used in finance, gross reporting, invoicing, billing, and various accounting activities

Direct and/or assist employees compiling, verifying, and preparing a variety of financial information including but not limited to:

Governmental/regulatory reports

Quarterly income statements

Gas supply tracking and reconciliations

Cost of gas calculations

Budget

Provide guidance, training and/or coaching to employees; assist in determining work priorities and job assignments; and monitor and evaluate employee performance

Direct and advise employees from governmental and/or regulatory agencies, auditing firms, management, and others in areas that may include accounting procedures, various financial reports, budgets and forecasts, billing adjustments, and tax preparation and reporting. Compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and applicable Regulatory Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance with specific job related experience

Work Experience

Experience with and/or thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals, company financial accounting, and/or billing methods and procedures

Experience in use and function of office equipment including microcomputers and applicable software and accessing mainframe applications

Experience and/or training related to:

Financial accounting and reporting standards and processes

Economic forecasting/modeling and corporate budget functions

Interpreting and explaining accounting standards and/or policies

Communication/interpersonal skills

Customer billing and related processes and systems

Supervisory skills

Experience analyzing, evaluating, and preparing studies and recommendations concerning impact of standards, regulations, and legislation on company finances and accounting processes

Experience researching, composing, and preparing reports, studies, publications, and correspondence applicable to position

Experience reading and interpreting company correspondence, reports, accounting-related publications, contracts, accounting software manuals, computer printouts, and legal documents

Experience developing and presenting information to individuals and groups

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to: apply math, advanced algebra, and statistics

Ability to: lead, train, coach, delegate, and review work activities. Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures

Ability to: interact, advise, direct, and communicate effectively

Ability to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information or instructions; conduct oral presentations

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 to office facilities 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. #LI-HYBRID

Expected Salary Range

$82,000.00 - $124,000.00

At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.