Manager - Accounting

ONEOK Services Company LLC; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK Services Company LLC is seeking a Gas Plant Accounting Manager to lead daily and quarterly plant accounting activities across Natural Gas Gathering and Processing. This hybrid role involves meeting in the Dallas office three days a week and managing compliance with GAAP while overseeing the plant settlement cycle.

Your responsibilities will include preparing management reports, leading audits, and continuously improving accounting systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in accounting, CPA certification, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities and expertise in midstream and plant accounting concepts.
• Experience interpreting complex contract terms in a financial context.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing financial data, reports, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete plant settlement cycle and oversee imbalance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Lead continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems.
• Prepare internal management reporting and support audits.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Waterfield

TIPS

Job description

Job Summary

ONEOK is seeking a highly motivated Gas Plant Accounting Manager to lead and oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly plant accounting activities across Natural Gas Gathering and Processing operations. The role includes settlement contracts, contract reviews within the plant settlement system, monthly close processes, variance analysis, and complex ad‑hoc projects and analyses. Responsibilities cover the end‑to‑end plant settlement cycle, oversight of theoreticals and imbalance analyses, compliance with GAAP and internal controls, and subject‑matter expertise for complex commercial arrangements. The manager drives continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems, leads cross‑functional performance reviews, prepares internal management reporting, and supports external, internal, and customer audits. The position is hybrid and requires in‑office presence at the Dallas office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the complete plant settlement cycle and oversee the review of theoreticals and imbalance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise for complex commercial arrangements, including percent‑of‑proceeds, fee‑based, and TIK agreements.
• Lead continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems.
• Conduct cross‑functional reviews of plant performance and variances.
• Prepare internal management reporting and support audits.
• Supervise employees engaged in accounting activities.
• Analyze accounting policies, procedures, and controls for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and maintain accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Compile, verify, and approve financial reports, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field.
• Proficiency with Waterfield and/or TIPS.
• Advanced analytical capabilities and deep expertise in midstream and plant accounting concepts.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting complex contract terms in a financial context.
• Ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams in a dynamic environment.

Experience

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, company accounting methods, and regulatory requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with financial accounting, reporting, and account classification.
• Proficiency with office equipment and relevant software.
• Experience monitoring and analyzing financial data, reports, audits, and regulatory publications.
• Ability to develop and present reports, guidelines, and financial analyses.
• Supervisory and management experience, including personnel policies and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Physical Demands

Sedentary with occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds, walking and standing for brief periods, and typical office tasks. Requires mobile work within the office, occasional travel, and may involve use of a company vehicle if assigned.

EEO Statement

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 category protected by applicable law. ONEOK is committed to making its workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. To request an accommodation, email [e-mail] or call 1‑855‑663‑6547.

Salary Range

$123,000.00 – $185,000.00