What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Financial Reporting Accountant position at Kinder Morgan?
- Prepare and/or assist in preparation and review of individual and consolidated financial information for KMI’s SEC Form 10-Q and Form 10-K reports, annual and quarterly GAAP financial statements:
1) trial balances;
2) balance sheets;
3) income statements;
4) cash flow statements;
5) comprehensive income statements;
6) statements of retained earnings and owners equity;
7) guarantor financial statements;
8) financial footnotes;
9) management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations;
10) other financial schedules, reconciliations and financial information; and
11) disclosure checklists.
- Assist in filing of Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K reports through Wdesk software application including XBRL tagging assignments
- Document all prepared report sections and assist with review of sections prepared and documented by others to department standards to meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Stay abreast of emerging accounting pronouncements and SEC reporting developments to ensure compliance, including conducting peer research, as needed.
- Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve complex accounting issues, and document and present white papers for Financial Management and external auditors.
- Research and draft new disclosures and review new disclosures drafted by others
- Perform complex analysis of individual entity and consolidation data with Excel utilizing Lawson/Essbase/Oracle’s Hyperion (HFM) inquiry tools
- Perform month-end corporate level accounting reviews
- Coordinate, track and drive team performance on cross-departmental projects
- Contribute to reporting process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and effectiveness
- Coordinate and interface with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
Position Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is required.
- General understanding of the energy industry and familiarity with industry terminology.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting-related position with demonstrated leadership and management of SEC reporting processes.
- Extensive knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft software, including but not limited to: Excel, Access and Word.
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Highly analytical and detail oriented, with the ability to identify potential disclosure issues and determine required disclosures from applicable US GAAP accounting guidance and/or SEC regulations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous deadlines
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships with cross functional teams
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to create well written financial footnotes that meet applicable disclosure requirements.
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance, including adhering to required work schedules and working non-traditional hours as needed.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
- CPA or Masters in Business a plus.
- Wdesk/Workiva or equivalent experience highly desirable.
- XBRL structure and tagging experience highly desirable.
- FERC financial reporting experience highly desirable.
- Experience with Lawson financial software, particularly the G/L module.
***Position may be filled at various levels, depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: 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 and many voluntary benefit plans.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.