Position Description

Kinder Morgan is one of countries largest midstream infrastructure companies in the United States with over 79,000 miles of pipelines that transports over 40 percent of all natural gas consumed in the United States.  As a member of the Kinder Morgan Tax Department, you will be part of a team of tax professionals responsible for all aspects of the company’s tax posture.  A Kinder Morgan Tax Analyst II will be asked to perform the following job functions: 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation of the following types of federal tax returns with specific emphasis on the following:                  -Analyze tax sensitive general ledger accounts, calculate and document book-tax differences
                  -Analyze different components of the fixed asset process for depreciation, tax gains and losses
                  -Prepare the required statement and elections otherwise includable in the federal income tax return
Preparation of state income and franchise tax returns with specific emphasis on the following:                  -Exposure to unitary, nexus combined, and separate company state income tax and apportionment computations
                  -Exposure to state franchise tax computations and issuesPreparation of federal and state estimated payments and extensionsPreparation of tax basis balance sheetsAssembling documentation used in state income and franchise tax auditsAssist with preparation of ASC 740 documentation and calculation of federal and state income tax provisionResearch of federal and state tax technical issuesRespond to notices from federal and state taxing authorities 

Position Requirements

Prospective job candidates will possess the following characteristics: 

Minimum Job Requirements

 
Competencies, skills and abilities

Previous experience with federal and state income tax concepts and the preparation of federal and state income tax returnsPrevious experience with the ONESOURCE tax preparation software, Adobe PDF, and PowerTaxFamiliarity with Checkpoint research platformExtensive experience with Microsoft Excel, including advanced functionalityKnowledge of mid-stream oil and gas operationsExcellent time management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to work independently and complete job responsibilities with minimal supervisionStrong organizational skillsSolid analytical skills and decision-making ability,Individual must be highly motivated and be able to research problems and recommend solutionsDemonstrated written and oral communication skillsCapacity to embrace a team environment, demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Experience

 Five or more years of experience at a public accounting firm or seven years of experience working for a large corporate tax department

 Education

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCertified Public Accountant Preferred

*Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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