Accountant III at ONEOK in Dallas, TX

Accountant III

Location: Dallas, TX

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

ONEOK is seeking a highly motivated Accountant III to join our Gas Operational Accounting team. This position reports to the Director of Gas Operational Accounting and plays a key role in supporting the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial results for our gas operations. The role is responsible for preparing and analyzing accounting entries, performing detailed account reconciliations, reviewing operating and financial results, and partnering closely with the Financial Reporting team throughout the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

In addition, this position supports variance analysis, audit and reporting requests, and special projects, while working across commercial, operational, and accounting teams to research issues, resolve discrepancies, and improve financial outcomes. The role is expected to identify process improvement opportunities, strengthen controls through standardization and automation, and ensure activities are performed in accordance with GAAP and internal accounting policies. This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a solid understanding of midstream accounting concepts. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success managing competing priorities, collaborating across functions, and adapting effectively in a dynamic environment.

This role is a hybrid role within our Dallas office. Monday - Thursday in office and Friday remote.

Job Profile Summary

Prepares advanced level of various financial activities to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and legislation; analyzes their effect on company finances and accounting procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare studies and recommendations in areas related to finance, billing, accounting, capital expenditures, and taxation methods and procedures
• Perform calculations and/or analyses including but not limited to:
  • Budget forecasts
  • Depreciations (book/tax)
  • Tax deferrals
  • Financial ratios
  • Various billings and related adjustments
  • Rate/tariff schedules
  • Derivative entries and disclosures
• Assist in development and maintenance of applicable micro and/or mainframe programs used in finance, gross reporting, invoicing, billing, and various accounting activities
• Direct and/or assist employees compiling, verifying, and preparing a variety of financial information including but not limited to:
  • Forecasted versus actual expenses
  • Governmental/regulatory reports
  • Financial reports
  • Quarterly income statements
  • Billing Revenues
  • Gas supply tracking and reconciliations
  • Cost of gas calculations
  • Budget
• Provide guidance, training and/or coaching to employees; assist in determining work priorities and job assignments; and monitor and evaluate employee performance
• Direct and advise employees from governmental and/or regulatory agencies, auditing firms, management, and others in areas that may include accounting procedures, various financial reports, budgets and forecasts, billing adjustments, and tax preparation and reporting. Compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and applicable Regulatory Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance with specific job related experience

Work Experience

• Experience with and/or thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals, company financial accounting, and/or billing methods and procedures
• Experience in use and function of office equipment including microcomputers and applicable software and accessing mainframe applications
• Experience and/or training related to:
  • Financial accounting and reporting standards and processes
  • Economic forecasting/modeling and corporate budget functions
  • Interpreting and explaining accounting standards and/or policies
  • Communication/interpersonal skills
  • Customer billing and related processes and systems
  • Supervisory skills
• Experience analyzing, evaluating, and preparing studies and recommendations concerning impact of standards, regulations, and legislation on company finances and accounting processes
• Experience researching, composing, and preparing reports, studies, publications, and correspondence applicable to position
• Experience reading and interpreting company correspondence, reports, accounting-related publications, contracts, accounting software manuals, computer printouts, and legal documents
• Experience developing and presenting information to individuals and groups

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to: apply math, advanced algebra, and statistics
• Ability to: lead, train, coach, delegate, and review work activities. Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures
• Ability to: interact, advise, direct, and communicate effectively
• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information or instructions; conduct oral presentations

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel to office facilities required

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547​. #LI-HYBRID