Accountant I/II - Ariba IM
Overview:
The Finance organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable systems analyst to support invoice processing activities in Ariba Invoice Management (IM) and Lawson. The candidate should be comfortable with assisting employees throughout Kinder Morgan with training and troubleshooting. They also need to have functional knowledge in PowerBi, PowerQuery, SQL, VBA, and MS Office products to assist with the reporting needs of the department.
Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate complex processes while delivering exceptional customer service. The candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively and adapt to changing business needs.
We offer a hybrid schedule (Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday remote).
Responsibilities: Assist employees with questions about processing invoices in Ariba IM
Train employees and coworkers on processing invoices in Ariba IM
Maintain the Ariba IM mailbox
Work within Ariba IM and Lawson to:
Resolve issues with invoices stuck in reconciling status in Ariba
Resolve issues in Lawson for exceptions from Ariba
Assist with reassigning invoices that need to be processed
Assist with any testing updates in Ariba IM and Lawson
Audit/Review invoices keyed into Ariba IM for accuracy before they are released for payment
Meet month end/year end deadlines
Additional duties as needed by management
Qualifications:
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree required - in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or any closely related discipline preferred
Experience
2-4 years of related work experience
Position Requirements
Ability to follow Accounts Payable procedures and guidelines which include our SOX controls
High level of detail skills used to research/analyze data and troubleshoot issues through to resolution
Ability to multitask
High level of patience when training or working with coworkers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to adapt to changes as determined by upper management
Strong computer skills
Practical experience with business systems: Lawson, Ariba IM, Ariba SLP, PowerBi, PowerQuery, SQL Report Writer, VBA, Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
Some overtime may be required during month/year end
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, prioritize work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow rules
Ability to maintain high quality of work with little direct supervision
Position may be filled at various levels depending on the job skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Why Join Kinder Morgan:
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com .