Accountant I

ONEOK•Tulsa, OK

2d•$60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Natural Gas Gathering and Processing Accounting organization is seeking a plant accounting systems professional to support meter setup and contract implementation activities across several gathering and processing assets. Reporting to the Manager of Operational Accounting, this role partners with Plant Accounting, Commercial, Contract Administration, Measurement, Scheduling, and Operations to help ensure the accurate setup and maintenance of meters, contracts, agents, assignments, and acreage swap activity within TIPS - Plant Accounting System. The individual is comfortable working cross-departmentally and can independently evaluate business requirements, complete system setups, resolve issues, and document processes for consistent execution. The role also performs routine duties related to various accounting functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and job-related experience.
Experience using and functioning with office equipment, including computers and applicable software.
Knowledge of standard accounting methods and procedures.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software applications, financial accounting and reporting standards and processes, corporate tax functions and preparation of returns, economic forecasting/modeling, and corporate budget functions.
Ability to apply math and algebraic formulas.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform various accounting activities.
Ability to research and compose reports and correspondence applicable to the position.
Ability to read and interpret governmental regulations, accounting and tax publications, auditors’ requests, company correspondence, accounting software manuals, computer printouts, and legal documents.
Ability to communicate or exchange information or instructions and interact and communicate effectively.
Licenses and certifications: None required.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries, records, regulatory reports, and budget information.
Perform customer accounting functions and accounts receivable reconciliations.
Assist with preparation of tax returns and supporting tax calculations.
Verify or perform calculations, including ratios, percentages and discounts, depreciation, allocations, account charges, and financial ratios.
Use applicable micro and/or mainframe applications to prepare or verify forecasted versus actual expenses, governmental and regulatory reports, financial reports, quarterly income statements, and corporate tax returns.
Provide information and assistance to auditors, governmental and regulatory staff, managers, employees, customers, and others concerning accounting activities.
Support meter setup and contract implementation across gathering and processing assets.
Set up and maintain meters, contracts, agents, assignments, and acreage swap activity within TIPS - Plant Accounting System.
Evaluate business requirements, complete system setups, resolve issues, and document processes for consistent execution.
Travel in and around office facilities system wide as required.