Supervisor - Accounting at ONEOK in Tulsa, OK

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JOB SUMMARY

ONEOK is seeking a highly motivated Gas Plant Accounting Supervisor to join our team during a transformative time. In this role, you will oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities related to Natural Gas Gathering and Processing settlement contracts, review contracts within the plant settlement system, support monthly plant closing activities, prepare and review variance explanations, and contribute to various ad hoc projects and analyses.

Key responsibilities include supervising the plant settlement cycle, reviewing theoreticals and imbalance analyses, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls, supporting contract interpretation for complex commercial arrangements (e.g., percent‑of‑proceeds, fee‑based, and TIK agreements), and driving continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems. The Plant Accounting Supervisor also plays a key role in cross‑functional reviews of plant performance and variance explanations, preparing internal management reporting, and supporting both external and customer audits.

This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, deep knowledge of midstream and plant accounting concepts, the ability to interpret and apply contract terms to financial outcomes, and the leadership capability to coach and develop a high‑performing team. Proficiency with Waterfield and/or TIPS is required.

 

Job Profile Summary

Supervises general accounting functions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and review the daily work activities of accounting staff engaged in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and related reports.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley, and company policies.
• Support the planning, organization, and execution of accounting processes, including month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining accounting and financial reporting systems; recommend and support process improvements and system enhancements.
• Interpret and apply accounting standards, policies, and procedures; provide guidance to accounting staff and internal stakeholders.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret financial information for management decision-making.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide requested documentation and explanations.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives, as assigned.
• Train, coach, and mentor accounting staff; assist with performance feedback and skill development.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or other related field.

Work Experience

• Experience with and thorough knowledge of GAAP, company accounting methods, practices, and procedures
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial accounting records, reconciliations, and reports
• Experience leading, training, coaching, delegating, and reviewing the work of accounting staff
• Experience analyzing financial data, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions
• Experience researching and interpreting accounting standards, policies, and regulatory guidance
• Experience with accounting systems, financial reporting tools, and applicable software

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: financial accounting and reporting standards and processes
• Skills in: using personal computers and accounting-related software applications
• Ability to: organize, analyze, and interpret complex financial information
• Ability to: communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, staff, and internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to: work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to: lead, coach, and develop accounting personnel

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