Accountant II, Financial Accounting

About the role

Performs intermediate level of accounting and financial activities; analyzes and prepares related studies and reports for use in various accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and/or prepare journal entries, records, account reconciliations, reports, and budgets related to accounting or finance.
• Develop and maintain applicable spreadsheet models and/or distributed applications used in finance and other accounting activities.
• Verify and/or perform calculations and/or analyses including but not limited to:
  • Cash flow
  • Financial ratios
  • Actual to forecast and historical period variance analysis
  • Depreciations (book)
  • Rate/tariff schedules
  • Projections/forecasts
  • Allocations
• Compile, verify, and/or prepare a variety of financial information including but not limited to:
  • Actual to forecast and historical period variance analysis
  • Governmental/regulatory reports
  • Invoices
  • Financial reports
  • Reconciliation reports
  • Quarterly income statements
• Provide information and assistance to employees from governmental and/or regulatory agencies, auditing firms, management, and others concerning accounting processes and various financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Make recommendations to improve departmental jobs, processes, and procedures.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and additional work experience (typically, one and a half to two years of relevant experience is equivalent to one year of formal education).
• Two to four years of relevant professional experience (minimum of one-year relevant experience is required).
• Experience with and knowledge of generally accepted accounting methods and procedures.
• Experience performing an intermediate level of accounting activities such as financial accounting, property accounting, account classification, or gas accounting.
• Experience with application of math, algebra, and statistical methods.
• Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Experience and/or training related to:
  • Spreadsheet and word processing software applications
  • Financial accounting and reporting standards and processes
  • Economic forecasting/modeling and corporate budget functions
  • Regulated accounting activities and terminology
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with others.
• Experience researching, composing, reconciling, and preparing reports, studies, and correspondence applicable to the position.
• Experience reading and interpreting company correspondence, reports, and accounting-related publications.
• Experience collaborating, advising, and communicating effectively with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present information to individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
• Mobility to travel in and around office facilities system-wide.
• Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.
• Able to communicate and/or exchange information or verbal instructions and conduct oral presentations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K) plan that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance.
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.

About Us

ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in the state; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in the state in terms of customers. Its largest natural gas distribution markets by customer count are Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Kansas City, Wichita, and Topeka, Kan.; and Austin and El Paso, Texas. ONE Gas serves residential, commercial, industrial, transportation, and wholesale customers in all three states.

Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at ONE Gas. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.