Senior Analyst, Accounting

CenterPoint Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Property Accounting team is responsible for the proper accounting, recording, and reporting of the Company’s capital assets. Property Accounting is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our customers and internal clients, anticipating the changing needs of the Business Units, and providing solutions in an accurate and timely manner. This position supports the Company’s recovery of fixed assets and is responsible for ensuring that the capital assets are accurately recorded and reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal policies and procedures, and state and federal regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Business Administration degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business from an accredited college or university.
CPA required; or seeking CPA
3+ years of relevant work experience required
SAP, Oracle including Fixed Asset Module knowledge
Strong knowledge of GAAP and FERC guidance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in project management and process improvements with strong organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail, with a proven ability to think critically and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

public accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare regulatory filing schedules supporting the Company’s interim capital recovery mechanisms or rate cases. Further, perform detailed analysis and written responses to intervenor requests for information.
Record and report on the Company’s Asset Retirement Obligations including annual surveys, analysis and developing key assumptions.
Perform SOX control testing and respond to both internal and external audit questions relating to Property Accounting matters.
Understand and consistently apply the Company’s capitalization policy and retirement unit guidelines.
Work cross-functionally with business units to address questions and document accounting conclusions to maximize corporate results.
Perform and execute key activities within the monthly accounting close cycle, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, reviewing monthly transaction activity, preparing fixed-asset rollfoward and ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial reporting support.
Manage and complete ad-hoc projects through detailed project management skills and strong communication with management and stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule
paid holidays
paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs
on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs
tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution