Accountant, Revenue and Fuel

This position can be filled as an Accountant or Senior Accountant.

About the role

The Accountant of Revenue and Fuel is responsible for independently managing the accounting, analysis, and regulatory reporting of natural gas revenues and fuel-related costs for regulated gas utility operations. This role serves as a subject-matter expert in revenue and fuel accounting, ensures compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and supports accurate fuel cost recovery mechanisms. The position operates with minimal oversight, exercises professional judgment, and plays a key role in cross-functional coordination, audit support, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Independently record, reconcile, and review natural gas revenues and fuel-related expenses, including purchased gas, transportation, storage, and related charges
• Prepare and review complex monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for revenue and fuel accounts with limited supervision
• Analyze revenue by customer class, rate schedule, and jurisdiction; identify anomalies, trends, and billing impacts and proactively resolve discrepancies
• Manage fuel cost tracking and support fuel cost recovery mechanisms (e.g., PGA or similar riders), including true-ups, deferrals, amortizations, and regulatory schedules
• Perform in-depth variance analysis comparing actual revenues and fuel costs to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods; clearly communicate drivers to leadership
• Serve as a key accounting liaison with gas supply, billing, regulatory, rates, and FP&A teams to ensure accurate financial, operational, and regulatory reporting
• Prepare workpapers and lead responses for internal and external audits; independently address audit inquiries related to revenue and fuel accounting
• Ensure ongoing compliance with GAAP, FERC requirements, and applicable state and local regulatory commission rules
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and accuracy in revenue and fuel accounting
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior accounting staff as needed
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Accountant: 2-4 years of accounting experience
• Sr. Accountant: 4+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month-end and regulatory deadlines
• Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
• Ability to interpret complex data and explain financial results clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility or regulated industry experience
• Experience in a natural gas or energy utility environment
• Familiarity with fuel cost recovery mechanisms and regulatory accounting
• Experience with ERP and utility billing systems (Oracle)
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification

Physical Requirements

• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop
• Able to sit for extended periods of time
• Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone, and other miscellaneous office equipment
• Able to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects

Working Conditions

• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze is required
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States. Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025. Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.