Manager - Operational Accounting

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. JOB SUMMARY This position is within the RPC (Refined Products and Crude) segment, responsible for leading the Refined Products Accounting team and supporting the financial activities. The role partners closely with Commercial, Operations, Scheduling, and other business groups to ensure accurate revenue recognition, billing, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Key Responsibilities • Lead, develop, and manage the Refined Products Accounting team. • Oversee monthly close, revenue accounting, reconciliations, and segment financial reporting activities. • Review and interpret commercial agreements to ensure accurate accounting treatment and billing. • Partner with business stakeholders to resolve accounting and operational issues. • Support audit activities and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Job Profile Summary Manages monthly natural gas plant settlements, pipelines and general accounting functions. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Plan, organize, and manage monthly settlement process and financial activities related to natural gas plant allocations, pipeline actualization, purchases, and sales to ensure fulfillment of contractual terms. Supervise employees engaged in those activities Analyze accounting policies, procedures, and corresponding controls to ensure financial statements and/or reports are reliable and in compliance with governmental regulations Monitor and maintain accounting and financial reporting systems and relevant computer applications. Research, evaluate, and propose system changes and/or development of new accounting systems to expedite accounting processes Participate in development of new and replacement contracts with Gas Supply and Contract Administration. Understand and communicate impact of these contracts to other accounting personnel such as Budgeting and Forecasting. Be able to translate settlement provisions of these contracts to settlement programs Provide information and assistance to management, employees, regulatory agencies, auditors, vendors, and others relative to accounting processes, revenue reports, invoices, imbalances, forecasts, policies, procedures, etc Prepare, verify, and/or approve information and reports including but not limited to: Volumes of liquids sold Imbalances Allocations Gas purchase expenses Producer Settlement Statements Natural Gas Storage Education Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline with previous experience working in various accounting functions Work Experience Experience with and thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting methods and procedures and company accounting methods, practices, and procedures Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software Experience and/or training related to: Oil and gas industry terminology and accounting methods Financial reporting Applicable governmental regulations and/or guidelines Supervisory and management skills Experience monitoring and analyzing financial data, reports, invoices, audits, and regulatory publications Experience researching, preparing, and composing accounting and financial related publications, contracts, ledgers, manuals, computer printouts, procedures, analyses, presentations, and correspondence Experience reviewing and interpreting applicable company policies and procedures, manuals, FASB pronouncements, governmental regulations, legal documents, rate case orders, accounting and financial related publications, contracts, reports, and correspondence Experience interacting, advising, and communicating effectively Experience supervising, directing, and training; working knowledge of personnel policies and procedures Experience developing information and conducting group presentations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to: apply algebra, statistics, and economic theory Ability to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions; conduct oral presentations Licenses and Certifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred 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 kne