Senior Analyst, Accounting (SEC)

Location: Houston, TX 77002

About the role

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

The primary responsibilities of this position include the preparation of financial statements and related disclosures for quarterly and annual filings in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and the review of supporting schedules submitted by business units. This role works closely with finance and business partners to help ensure accurate, timely, and well-supported external reporting. The company offers hybrid schedules (option of 1 day a week remote), excellent benefits, and "Dress for your Day," which gives employees discretion to select appropriate attire depending on the business activities of each workday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, including the statement of cash flows, and related footnotes for three public registrants in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations
• Work cross-functionally to obtain and perform due diligence review on information submitted by business units necessary for the preparation of workpapers supporting external financial reporting requirements
• Demonstrate effective time management to meet internal and external deadlines
• Assist the Accounting Research team and management on the implementation of disclosures related to new accounting pronouncements and SEC rulings
• Partner with the Consolidations team to optimize system-generated reports to streamline SEC reporting
• Prepare quarterly and annual disclosure checklists to ensure completeness of required disclosures
• Review XBRL data in Wdesk for assigned areas within SEC filings
• Interface with external auditors to provide supporting documentation as requested
• Assist with special projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or CPA-eligible preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience required
• Public Accounting or SEC reporting experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Experience with Wdesk required, BPC and EPM a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

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

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with the option of 1 day a week remote

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Dates: 08/05/2026 – 08/21/2026