Job Description

Job Description
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Inclusion and Diversity

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Learn more in the About Us section of our career's web site.

As the Associate Analyst, Financial Services Accounting, you will assist the Financial Services team within the Accounting Department in the performance of cash compliance activities, the administration and accounting for the company credit card program, and the analytical work as it pertains to the individual teams within Financial Services while providing support to management, internal customers, auditors, and regulators.

Specifically, you'll have the opportunity to:

* Apply principles of accounting to analyze cash and cash equivalents accounts, ensuring adequacy of internal controls (SO 404). Perform all necessary analysis to ensure an efficient and effective cash reconciliation process.
* Create and apply analytical procedures to ensure accuracy of cash related financial transactions/data
* Prepare bank reconciliations for the various CenterPoint Energy companies.
* Assist with monthly close of books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
* Stay abreast of the various state regulations pertaining to escheatment activities.
* Maintain and undertake all activities associated with escheatment due diligence and compliance.
* Prepare escheatment filings according to the varying state requirements.
* Prepare general ledger reconciliations and analysis for all general ledger accounts within Financial Services.
* Administer the company credit card program while applying principles of accounting to transactions stemming from credit card use.
* Oversee anti-fraud programs related to credit card use.
* Create and apply analytical procedures to analyze company spend patterns to identify new opportunities for card use and/or inappropriate card use.
* Become an ambassador of the card program to expand its use within all aspects of the company.
* Apply the necessary tools to identify unauthorized card use and noncompliance to the card program.
* Develop and maintain policies and procedures pertaining to the card program.
* Assist in designing, maintaining, and testing internal controls within Financial Services department (SO 404).
* Support on-going efforts towards aligning policies, guidelines and processes in order to continue to manage risk and improve operational efficiencies and continuous improvement opportunities across the operating companies.

Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
* 0 - 2 years of relevant work experience required.

Preferred:

* Basic accounting and general ledger experience

This is an office-based position located at our office in Evansville, IN.

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