Senior Analyst, Accounting

Location: Houston, TX, 77002

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regulatory filing schedules supporting the Company’s interim capital recovery mechanisms or rate cases.
• 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 roll-forward 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.

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; public accounting experience preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including 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

Job Type: Full Time