Kinder Morgan, Inc. · 4 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the revenue accounting activities for Crude Oil, Gas, NGL, and gas plant operations. The role involves managing monthly close deadlines, overseeing revenue accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Establish and manage monthly close deadlines, coordinating with the team to ensure timely and accurate completion of all revenue accounting activities
Own crude oil revenue accounting, including volume verification, allocation of product sales, contract price confirmation, and settlement to producers and outside owners
Perform and oversee month‑end close processes, including revenue recognition, related expenses, and state severance tax calculations and filings
Ensure the accurate and timely issuance of royalty payments in accordance with contractual operating agreements and regulatory requirements
Review customer contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition and support SOX and ASC 606 compliance requirements
Oversee the revenue billing process for multiple producing assets and coordinate with the team to drive timely accounts receivable collections. Review AR aging and provide explanations to management
Conduct monthly variance analyses and provide clear, detailed explanations of fluctuations
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of all reconciling items
Review journal entries for appropriate documentation and compliance with company policies
Complete required volumetric and financial reporting to federal and state agencies, including severance tax authorities
Partner with cross‑functional teams to support business needs and maintain strong working relationships across the organization
Maintain SOX compliance, including preparation and consolidation of required documentation
Support internal and external audits and perform additional ad‑hoc analysis and duties as assigned
Assist with year‑end 1099 processing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
Advanced Excel skills required, including data analysis, complex formulas, and large-volume dataset handling
Ability to interpret contracts and apply contractual terms to billing, settlements, and revenue recognition
Demonstrated sound judgment and independent decision-making, with the ability to recognize when issues require escalation and communicate them clearly and constructively
Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, taking responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of their work, and proactively seeking to understand both the “what” and the “why” behind each task
Analytical mindset with intellectual curiosity—able to identify anomalies or deviations from expectations, ask thoughtful questions, and challenge assumptions using data and logic rather than accepting information at face value
Solution-oriented problem solver, capable of presenting options, recommending a path forward, and executing solutions with minimal supervision
Effective and professional communicator, able to convey issues, solutions, and recommendations clearly in both written and verbal form; demonstrates strong business acumen, tact, and diplomacy when interacting across teams and levels of the organization, and operates confidently within a structured accounting and control environment
Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive, supportive work environment and understands the interconnected nature of accounting processes
Able to thrive in recurring close cycles, maintaining organization, attention to detail, and strong time‑management skills during month-end and quarter-end deadlines, including supporting the team through peak periods and navigating delays without compromising deliverables
Open to new ideas and continuous improvement, with the ability to recognize opportunities to modernize processes, thoughtfully advocate for change, and accept feedback or alternate solutions
Preferred
CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred
8-10 years of progressive experience in the energy industry with strong knowledge of upstream oil and gas revenue accounting and general accounting principles preferred
Proficiency in accounting systems: Enertia, Lawson, and Blackline a plus
Benefits
Health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents
Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental bonding leave
Paid holidays
A flexible work schedule
Many voluntary benefit plans
Company
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.
Founded in 2000Chicago, Illinois, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$830MKey Investors
ArcLight Capital
2025-03-21Acquired
2023-06-15Secondary Market
2021-02-22Secondary Market· $830M
Leadership Team
David Michels
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth Grubb
Chief Operating Officer, Gas Pipelines
Recent News
2023-11-08
2023-11-04
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