Sr. Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, analysis for monthly/quarterly corporate accounting matters, general ledger maintenance, and assisting with the financial reporting process.  The role is well suited for an ambitious, energetic, and highly- motivated individual who has a strong desire to work for a growing company, with significant responsibility, autonomy, and development potential. This role will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager in the Houston Office.

• • Responsible for the complete ownership and execution of the month end close tasks including preparation of journal entries for assigned companies
  • Maintain general and supporting sub-ledgers, including their analysis and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations, for assigned companies and accounts.
  • Prepare monthly, and quarterly reports, including the monthly financial reporting packages with variance analysis
  • Prepare consolidation and elimination entries and maintain intercompany and affiliate reconciliations including balancing counterparties
  • Assist with the preparation of the quarterly external financial reporting financial statements and notes
  • Facilitate both internal and external audits by providing information and explanations to auditors
  • Commitment to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
  • Assist in maintaining the general ledger and maintain the automated account reconciliation systems
  • Maintains professionalism, is team oriented and reacts well under pressure
  • Maintain and perform SOX controls.  
  • Participate in or lead special projects and ad hoc requests as directed
  • Assist with technical accounting research and prepare accounting analysis
  • Maintain systems (e.g. GL, Reporting & automated account reconciliations) as well as research system data exceptions for resolution for Supervisor.
  • All other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
• CPA credentials preferred
• 7+ years of related accounting experience ideally with at least 3 years in corporate or operational accounting preferably in oil and gas and 2+ years of public accounting experience is a plus
• Ability to use initiative and independently execute tasks successfully is essential
• Ability to problem solve, come up with solutions and resolve issues is fundamental

• Thorough attention to detail, accuracy and presentation of deliverables
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel (pivot tables, vlookups etc.)
• Knowledge of Waterfield, Cognos and Floqast accounting systems a plus
• Experience with system implementations, conversions and integrations is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
• Occasional driving may be needed to travel to Kinetik plants and worksites as needed
• Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Will require lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 15 lbs. in a safe manner on an occasional basis

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.