Accountant (Financial Reporting) HYBRID - Colorado Springs, CO (Finance)

Position Description

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.

Primary purpose:
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. Candidate must be a self-motivated, flexible individual with a strong willingness to learn, accept responsibilities, tackle challenges and function in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Overtime may be required during critical times.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Prepare financial information for GAAP reports and FERC Forms 2, 6, 3-Q and 6-Q reports and other annual reports as assigned, including:
1) Consolidating and consolidated 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) Financial footnotes;

8) Participate in the preparation of reports, financial schedules, reconciliations and information for special projects, as assigned, including:

• Ability to analyze complex accounting issues.
• 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 with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• 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.

Position Requirements

Minimum requirements:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• General understanding of the energy industry and familiarity with industry terminology

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• 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.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• 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 proficiency level with Microsoft software, including but not limited to: Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify potential disclosure issues and determine required disclosures from applicable US GAAP and regulatory accounting guidance.
• Communicate clearly using a high level of written, verbal and listening skills.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Work effectively in a small group environment as a cooperative team member, take direction from others, focus attention on details, follow work rules and adhere to required work schedules.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with others upon whom we depend for required information.
• Ability to identify, understand and meet/exceed expectations in an employee/employer relationship.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.

Physical Demands:

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files or small file boxes, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Working Conditions:

• The financial reporting team with which the successful candidate would be working is based in Colorado Springs and is the preferred location for this position.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule (M-W in the office, Th and Fri work remote).

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None.

Other responsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• 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).
• Working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory accounting principles
• Experience with Lawson financial software, particularly the general ledger module.

Pay range: $78,900-$114,400 per year. This position includes a discretionary annual incentive plan. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

Application Deadline:06/04/2025
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 holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.
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Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, citizenship or status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V

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.