Senior Accountant, Power
JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK
Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.
Job Overview:
The Senior Accountant, Power Segment serves as the primary accounting liaison between Power Operations and the Accounting organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end close activities, and partnering with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable to drive financial accuracy, process improvements, and operational accountability.
The position requires a highly collaborative individual who can translate operational activities into financial results while ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in analyzing financial performance, resolving cross-functional issues, and supporting business decisions within the Power Segment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and analyze complex financial statements, ensuring they align with both GAAP and industry-specific standards.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses.
- Ensure financial results accurately reflect operational activity and business performance.
- Support internal and external audit requests related to the Power business. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses.
- Analyze monthly operating results and provide insights on key drivers, trends, and risks.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
- Collaborate with Operations leaders to understand business activities, project status, equipment utilization, and operational challenges impacting financial results.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulatory requirements. Work closely with AR and Commercial teams to ensure accurate customer billing and revenue recognition.
- Review revenue transactions for completeness and accuracy.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, customer disputes, and revenue-related issues.
- Monitor unbilled revenue and support timely invoicing processes. Partner with Supply Chain and AP to ensure proper coding, approval, and processing of procurement transactions.
- Review purchase orders, receipts, and vendor invoices for accounting accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. (Master’s degree or CPA preferred.)
- 5+ years of accounting experience in the energy sector (experience with natural gas compression a plus).
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, etc.).
- Advanced understanding of financial reporting, GAAP, and cost accounting related to gas compression.
- Strong knowledge of the natural gas industry, equipment, and associated financial processes.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex accounting principles.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., macros, complex formulas).
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.