Junior Accountant, Pipeline Revenue & GAAP Reporting

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join our Regulated Interstate Accounting team in Houston. This role supports accounting and reporting for regulated interstate pipeline assets, reviews contracts, analyzes billed volumes and revenue, and prepares journal entries.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to learn, with opportunities to work with Planning, Transportation Services, and Regulatory groups while developing expertise in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience required; energy industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606 preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting capabilities, along with proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly journal entries related to transportation, storage, and other revenue activities.
• Analyze transportation and storage contracts to ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606.
• Prepare assigned quarterly and annual FERC reporting accurately and on schedule.
• Review and analyze billed volumes (throughput), revenue activity, and related accounting records.
• Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations using BlackLine.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date financial results and assist in explaining income statement variances.
• Support internal and external audit requests through the preparation of analyses and supporting documentation.
• Participate in monthly close meetings with management and present financial results and accounting matters as needed.
• Assist with system enhancements, testing initiatives, and other special projects.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Maintain and update accounting procedures, process documentation, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with all GAAP and SOX requirements as well as established accounting policies and procedures.
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and consistently deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written коммуника

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivated

Highly analytical

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Excel (Microsoft)

Outlook

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Lawson financial systems

BlackLine

DART

Job description

Kinder Morgan is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join our Regulated Interstate Accounting team in Houston. This role supports accounting and reporting for regulated interstate pipeline assets, reviews contracts, analyzes billed volumes and revenue, and prepares journal entries.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to learn, with opportunities to work with Planning, Transportation Services, and Regulatory groups while developing expertise in