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Corporate Accounting Analyst

CenterPoint Energy
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Houston
April 09, 2024

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: 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.

Our Commitment: 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.


Job Summary

Providesprofessional accounting expertise to ensure that holding company, shared service, and intercompany transactions are analyzed, recorded, and reported accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The company offers hybrid schedules (option of 2 days 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.

Essential Functions

  • Reviewsdebt terms, invoices, and other documents to determine appropriate accounting treatment.
  • UtilizesExcel to calculate amortization schedules, payment schedules, and accruals.
  • Postsjournal entries after determining compliance with GAAP, policies, and other requirements.
  • Preparesvariance and other analyses, making inferences about underlying transactions based on the series of debits and credits.
  • Interactswith and prepares schedules for internal and external auditors and those responsible for SEC filings, rate cases, and regulatory filings.
  • Supportsjournal entries, account reconciliations, analyses, and schedules with sufficient, relevant, well-organized documentation, including clear, accurate, meaningful text descriptions.
  • Participateson cross functional project teams as the need arises related to the design, development, testing and implementation of automated systems, reengineering of processes, and/or implementation of new requirements.
  • Assistswith Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance including control documentation.
  • Developsand maintains strong working relationships with various areas of the Company.
  • Learns,applies knowledge of, and advises others on processes, procedures, and accounting policies.
  • Ensuresproper retention of records.
  • Otherduties as assigned by Management.

Education Description

  • Bachelor'sdegree required, Master's degree preferred, in either:

    • Accounting or
    • Anotherbusiness related area with at least twenty-seven (27) hours of upper-level accounting coursework



Experience

  • Minimumof two (2) years of full-time accounting or financial experience.
  • Intermediateto advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

A bonus to have

  • CPA
  • SAPexperience
  • Blackline experience
  • Experience with ASC 980
  • Experience with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

What we bring to you



  • 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

Posting Start Date: 04/09/2024

Posting End Date: 04/23/2024

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.


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