Accounting Analyst
Posted on: 30 Oct 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
As the Accounting Analyst, you will provide professional accounting expertise to ensure that transactions of the Company’s operations are accurately recorded, analyzed, and reported in a timely, cost-effective manner in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and in compliance with regulatory, state and federal requirements. In addition, will develop reports to internal and external parties that are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Specifically, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Analyzes information, collects and cross-references supporting documentation to prepare/review accounting schedules, documents, reports and/or journal entries.
Use analytical and spreadsheet skills to prepare analyses.
Reconciles account activity and resolves discrepancies.
Interprets and monitors corporate compliance with GAAP/Regulatory/State and Federal requirements.
Ensures proper retention of records.
Interfaces in a variety of forums to obtain or to provide financial/accounting information. Provides financial/statistical information (written or oral) as requested; prepares reports for internal and external auditors.
Investigates and analyzes emerging accounting and regulatory issues and problems and provides appropriate recommendations; researches corporate policies and develops appropriate recommendations.
Performs all aspects of work with high degree of effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy.
Participates on and/or leads cross functional project teams involved in the design, development, testing and implementation of automated systems, reengineering of processes, or implementation of new requirements.
Stays abreast of industry and business issues and understands and applies this knowledge in current activities.
Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
Other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
Area: Accounting, finance or business related with at least thirty-six (36) hours of Accounting.
Preferred Experience, Education and Skills:
Master’s degree preferred
CPA preferred
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, TX
Company Overview?
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.
Natural ???Gas
We sell and deliver natural gas to more than 4.5 million homes and businesses in eight states: Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota (including Minneapolis), Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas (including greater Houston area). We are investing in modernizing our natural gas infrastructure and are committed to eliminating cast-iron pipe in all our territories.
Electric Transmission?? and Distribution and Power Generation????
We maintain the wires, poles and electric infrastructure serving more than 2.5 million metered customers in the greater Houston area and in southwestern Indiana. We also own and operate nearly 1,300 megawatts of electric generation capacity in Indiana. We are committed to the reliable delivery of electricity generated from power plants and renewable energy resources to homes and businesses.
Competitive Energy Businesses??
Our competitive energy businesses include three areas: natural gas marketing and energy-related services; energy efficiency, sustainability and infrastructure modernization solutions; and construction and repair services for pipeline systems, primarily natural gas. Our competitive energy businesses’ footprint spans nearly 40 states.
CenterPoint Energy Home Service Plus®
?????For over 80 years, HSP has provided heating and cooling solutions for Minnesota homeowners. We proudly offer expert repair, along with service and maintenance plans, and professional sales for both gas and electric equipment.
CenterPoint Energy and HomeServe
We are partnering with HomeServe, a trusted nationwide provider of emergency home repair programs, in our natural gas markets in Texas and in Houston to offer our customers service repair plans that reduce the stress and expense from the unexpected. - See more at: https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/about-us/company-overview#sthash.Bs7wjgA1.dpuf
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IndustryEnergy/Utilities
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No. of Employees7,977[
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