Accountant III

#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 lowe