Accountant I/II - Ariba IM
About The Position
The Finance organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable systems analyst to support invoice processing activities in Ariba Invoice Management (IM) and Lawson. The role assists Kinder Morgan employees with training and troubleshooting and supports departmental reporting using PowerBi, PowerQuery, SQL, VBA, and Microsoft Office products. Success requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, clear communication, exceptional customer service, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively while adapting to changing business needs. The position follows a hybrid schedule: Monday through Wednesday in the office and Thursday through Friday remote. It may be filled at different levels depending on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. Some overtime may be required during month-end or year-end.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline preferred.
- 2–4 years of related work experience.
- Ability to follow Accounts Payable procedures and guidelines, including SOX controls.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to research and analyze data and troubleshoot issues through resolution.
- Ability to multitask.
- Patience when training or working with coworkers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt to changes determined by upper management.
- Strong computer skills.
- Practical experience with business systems and tools: Lawson, Ariba IM, Ariba SLP, PowerBi, PowerQuery, SQL Report Writer, VBA, and Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Ability to work with a team, take direction from management, prioritize work schedules, focus on details, and follow rules.
- Ability to maintain high-quality work with little direct supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assist employees with questions about processing invoices in Ariba IM.
- Train employees and coworkers on processing invoices in Ariba IM.
- Maintain the Ariba IM mailbox.
- Resolve issues with invoices stuck in reconciling status in Ariba.
- Resolve Lawson issues involving exceptions from Ariba.
- Assist with reassigning invoices that need to be processed.
- Assist with testing updates in Ariba IM and Lawson.
- Audit and review invoices keyed into Ariba IM for accuracy before release for payment.
- Meet month-end and year-end deadlines.
- Perform additional duties as needed by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
