Accountant II, Financial Accounting

ONE Gas•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Accountant II performs intermediate-level accounting and financial activities and analyzes and prepares related studies and reports for use in accounting functions. The role supports financial accounting processes through preparing and analyzing journal entries, reconciliations, reports, budgets, calculations, and regulatory information. It also provides information and assistance to internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, management, and governmental or regulatory agencies, and supports compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and applicable regulatory requirements. The position typically requires two to four years of relevant professional experience, with at least one year required. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and additional work experience. No certifications are required. The employee must be able to travel around office facilities, communicate and exchange information, and perform the visual requirements of the job. ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to customers in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company describes inclusion and diversity as a core value. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) match, possible profit-sharing contributions, paid parental leave, life insurance, education assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and additional work experience.
Typically requires two to four years of relevant professional experience; a minimum of one year of relevant experience is required.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting methods and procedures.
Experience performing intermediate-level accounting activities, such as financial accounting, property accounting, account classification, or gas accounting.
Experience applying mathematics, algebra, and statistical methods.
Experience using office equipment, including computers and applicable software.
Experience and/or training with spreadsheet and word-processing software applications.
Experience and/or training in financial accounting and reporting standards and processes applicable to the position.
Experience and/or training in economic forecasting/modeling and corporate budget functions applicable to the position.
Experience and/or training in regulated accounting activities and terminology applicable to the position.
Ability to communicate and interact well with others.
Experience researching, composing, reconciling, and preparing reports, studies, and correspondence applicable to the position.
Ability to read and interpret company correspondence, reports, and accounting-related publications.
Experience collaborating with, advising, and communicating effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to develop and present information to individuals and groups.
Ability to read and write fluently in English.
Mobility to travel in and around office facilities system wide.
Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.
Ability to communicate and exchange information or verbal instructions and conduct oral presentations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Analyze and/or prepare journal entries, records, account reconciliations, reports, and budgets related to accounting or finance.
Develop and maintain applicable spreadsheet models and distributed applications used in finance and accounting activities.
Verify and/or perform calculations and analyses, including cash flow, financial ratios, actual-to-forecast and historical-period variance analysis, book depreciation, rate/tariff schedules, projections and forecasts, and allocations.
Compile, verify, and/or prepare financial information, including variance analyses, governmental or regulatory reports, invoices, financial reports, reconciliation reports, and quarterly income statements.
Provide information and assistance to governmental and regulatory agency employees, auditing firms, management, and others concerning accounting processes and financial reports.
Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley and applicable regulatory requirements.
Make recommendations to improve departmental jobs, processes, and procedures.
Maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.