Energy Accountant

Spark Energy, LLC•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Energy Accountant to join our Operational Accounting team. As an Energy Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the monthly close process, preparing analysis of revenue, cost of revenue and gross margin.

Requirements

Required - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA eligible preferred
Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including pivot tables etc
Strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, organization and documentation skills
Ability to prepare journal entries, perform balance sheet account reconciliations, apply account coding, and understand accounting period vs flow month concepts
Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
Able to work in a time-sensitive environment with non-flexible deadlines
Demonstrates integrity at all times
Able to meet highest attendance requirements
Able to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
Able to speak, read and write English

Nice To Haves

Preferred – 1-2 years prior work related experience

Responsibilities

Prepare retail power monthly models and perform analysis on variances
Prepare journal entries to record monthly retail power transactions
Calculate gross margins for various markets
Prepare reports detailing and summarizing gross margin results, along with the associated analysis as necessary to validate the results
Compare estimates and plan projections to recorded revenue, cost of goods sold, and gross margins, and analyze differences
Analyze monthly gross margins to financial reporting, which includes volumetric balancing and preparation of P&L at a market and/or utility level
Prepare monthly closing reports, and assist with the preparation of financial summaries and various project implementations
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and explain reconciling items
Compile weekly invoices from ISOs for approval and prepare respective vouchers
Prepare journal entries and analysis for Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) purchases, expenses, sale and retirement
Record and communicate prior period adjustments
Maintain controls and documentation evidencing performance of established controls
Communicate effectively with senior management, and work closely with other departments including cross training
Recommend and drive continuous improvement through analysis and experience
Support compliance of all corporate policy and general procedure guidelines
Minimize operational risk, and assist with ongoing development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures for all accounting related processes and the documentation of procedures and controls
Assist with audit and special project support
Complete regulatory filings in compliance with state and federal requirements
Additional duties as assigned