Accountant (Financial Reporting) HYBRID - Colorado Springs, CO

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About the position

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. For more than 25 years, we continue to grow and now operate coast-to-coast with more than 11,000 employees. Join our team and help shape North America's present and future energy infrastructure. Kinder Morgan provides all employees a safe, honest, trustworthy, ethical, respectful and professional work environment. Dedicated to providing security to our employees, Kinder Morgan offers a comprehensive benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), retirement contribution and more. We also offer a hybrid and flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation and timely filing of regulatory reports with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
  • Prepare or support the preparation of certain GAAP/SEC financial reports and filings to other government agencies as needed.
  • Prepare financial information for GAAP reports and FERC Forms 2, 6, 3-Q and 6-Q reports and other annual reports as assigned.
  • Consolidate and prepare trial balances, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, comprehensive income statements, statements of retained earnings and owners' equity, and financial footnotes.
  • Participate in the preparation of reports, financial schedules, reconciliations and information for special projects as assigned.
  • Support the external audit function for GAAP, SEC and regulatory reports.
  • Review report sections prepared and documented by others to meet Sarbanes-Oxley or other compliance requirements.
  • Regularly use Microsoft Office, Lawson and Hyperion applications, and periodically learn new applications.
  • Create and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external customers and departments.
  • Ensure data requests are addressed promptly.
  • Work non-traditional hours, as needed.
  • Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees and the general public.
  • Occasional but infrequent travel away from the local area may be required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an accounting or accounting-related position, with some work experience in financial reporting preferred.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficient with Excel and related Microsoft applications.
  • Working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory accounting principles.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Nice-to-haves

  • CPA or Masters in Business a plus.
  • FERC financial reporting or related experience highly desirable, including knowledge of FERC rules and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
  • Experience with Lawson financial software, particularly the general ledger module.

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 holidays.
  • A flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.
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