Tallgrass Energy

Staff Accountant

Lakewood, CO

full time

$65,000-$85,000

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Staff Accountant’s primary responsibility is to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, billing duties, and contract

filing. This role is to support TMID accounting.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

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Prepare journal entries accurately and timely for monthly accounting close.

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Reconcile balance sheet accounts.

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Responsible for certain monthly invoice and payables processes.

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Contract Filing

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Prepare weekly reporting with regulatory agencies

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Assist the Accounting Manager in enhancing business processes within the department.

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Support internal and external audits by preparing data requests.

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Interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.

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Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.

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Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.

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Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.

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Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.

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Will work non-traditional hours as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

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Must have a fundamental understanding of accounting and financial principles.

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Introductory level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

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Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

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Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

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Excellent communication and presentation skills, verbal and written.

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Must be dependable with a stable work history.

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Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.

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Must be able to work with a team.

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Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

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Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

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Strong organizational skills are critical.

Physical Demands:

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

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Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include

close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs. · Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions. · Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. · The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Working Conditions: · Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours. · The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed. Supervisory Responsibility: · None

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position: · One (1) to three (3) years of previous accounting experience · Familiarity and experience with Oracle, W Energy · Intermediate/Advanced level in Microsoft Excel · Prior oil and gas experience.

Other responsibilities: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $65,000-$85,000/yr.