Accountant IV

ONEOK • Dallas, TX

2d • $97,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

ONEOK is seeking a highly motivated Gas Plant Accountant III/IV to join our team and support natural gas gathering and processing accounting. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across teams, improve accounting processes, and contribute during a period of transformation and growth. The Accountant IV role performs accounting assignments and reporting. Prepares, compiles, examines and analyzes records, financial statements and other financial reports. Performs accounting entries in compliance with GAAP standards, Sarbanes Oxley and other required financial accounting or reporting standards and company policy. Compiles, analyzes, and interprets information for management decision-making. Identifies and investigates questionable data and recommends corrective actions. This position may be found in various departments within Accounting, including General, Payroll & Benefits, Property, Commodity Management, Product Measurement, Revenue, Financial Systems, and Financial Reporting. The role involves the consistent use and/or application of advanced principles/theories/concepts/techniques in the area of expertise, often with unique knowledge in a specialty plus solid knowledge of other related fields. The Accountant IV organizes, examines, and analyzes information to provide resolution to a diverse range of complex problems/issues where analysis requires evaluation of variable factors and solutions often require creativity and a broad knowledge base. Work is completed without considerable direction, and the individual acts independently to determine methods/procedures to obtain results. Generally, only special assignments may be reviewed to ensure objectives have been met. Failure to obtain results or erroneous judgment/recommendations may result in the inability to reach crucial department/organizational goals and may have serious prolonged effects or impacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with and/or thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals, company financial accounting, and/or billing methods and procedures preferred
• Experience in use and function of office equipment including microcomputers and applicable software and accessing mainframe applications
• Experience and/or training related to: Financial accounting and reporting standards and processes
• Experience and/or training related to: Economic forecasting/modeling and corporate budget functions
• Experience and/or training related to: Interpreting and explaining accounting standards and/or policies
• Experience and/or training related to: Communication/interpersonal skills
• Experience and/or training related to: Customer billing and related processes and systems
• Experience and/or training related to: Supervisory skills
• Experience analyzing, evaluating, and preparing studies and recommendations concerning impact of standards, regulations, and legislation on company finances and accounting processes
• Experience researching, composing, and preparing reports, studies, publications, and correspondence applicable to position
• Experience reading and interpreting company correspondence, reports, accounting-related publications, contracts, accounting software manuals, computer printouts, and legal documents
• Experience developing and presenting information and process changes to individuals and groups
• Experience leading the planning and implementation of large programs within the accounting and finance functions
• Experience leading, training, coaching, delegating and reviewing work activities
• Experience working independently to problem solve unique and complex challenges
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers
• Ability to work under time pressure, tight deadlines and interruptions
• Ability to use a personal computer with the Windows® operating system to complete time sheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company’s intranet
• Ability to follow instructions or standard procedures
• Ability to compile and/or examine information and select the best action from defined alternatives
• Ability to organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives
• Ability to deal with complex issues which require substantial analysis or independent judgment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in midstream operational accounting
• Familiarity with TIPS and/or Waterfield
• 12+ credit hours of Accounting is preferred
• 4-6 yrs directly related experience without degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) CPA or CPA eligible preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of natural gas gathering and processing accounting
• Perform plant settlement analysis and reconcile volumes and values
• Interpret and analyze contracts
• Partner with Commercial, Operations, Measurement, and Marketing to ensure accurate allocation of revenues, costs, and products
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Analyze variances and contribute to process improvements and system enhancements
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Properly document actions related to financial records.
• Investigate questionable data and recommend corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions.
• Reconcile records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
• Special projects, as assigned

Benefits

• Safety first
• Sustainable operations
• Environmentally responsible
• Employee focused
• ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level