Accountant Senior

ENGIE North America Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,405 - 120,540; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Medical, dental, vision options

Generous paid time off

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for preparing accounting entries for monthly financial close including mark to market for energy commodities. This role reports to the Accounting Director and involves intricate reconciliations and supporting trade settlements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package focused on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant accounting industry experience, with at least 3 years in wholesale energy commodity market.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial close including mark to market of energy commodities.
• Support trade settlement activities and prepare account reconciliations.
• Assist with external and internal audits.

Skills

Accounting and Financial reporting skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of various commodity types

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Energy Trading Risk Management Systems

Job description

As our Senior Accountant, for ENGIE Energy Marketing North America, you will be responsible for preparing the accounting entries necessary for monthly financial close including the mark to market of various energy commodities. You will be reporting to the Accounting Director.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies between the energy trading risk system and the general ledger
• Support trade settlement activities through sub-ledger and cash reconciliations
• Prepare intercompany billings and monitor intercompany receivables and payables
• Prepare monthly accruals of settled energy transactions for the activity of affiliate companies
• Accurately prepare the monthly mark-to-market accounting and physical gas storage entries and work with the Trade Settlements team and commercial groups to resolve any variances between the risk system and general ledger
• Assist with populating the consolidation system, including the preparation of monthly consolidated financial reporting packages
• Review and analyze balance sheet accounts and prepare and maintain account reconciliations
• Reconcile gas storage balances to the pipeline statements
• Reconcile and process settlement activity for multiple commodities, including adjustments to AR/AP sub ledgers as required by the Trade Settlements team
• Reconcile and record prior period adjustments
• Ensure cash activity is accurately recorded so counterparty balances are properly reflected
• Compare estimates to actuals and analyze and explain variances
• Prepare monthly sales by state monthly report for the Tax Department
• Assist with the coordination of external and internal audits and work with other team members to ensure audit requests are completed in a timely manner; and assist with special projects as needed
• Maintain controls and documentation evidencing performance of established controls
• Develop processes and drive continuous improvement, coordinating requirements across the organization
• Cross train with other team members and act as a back-up, as needed
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5 years relevant accounting industry experience; with at least 3 years in wholesale energy commodity market experience
• You possess a CPA or have the desire to become certified or in progress towards certification
• You are knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• You can handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Knowledge of various commodity types and their settlement procedures
• You possess Accounting and Financial reporting skills, complemented by expertise in Microsoft Excel and a solid proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and SAP
• Previous experience using energy trading risk management systems
• You possess analytical and problem-solving skills, essential for effective financial analysis and decision-making
• You have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,405 to $120,540 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well‑being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that’s not all – we’re dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full‑time employees that enhance emotional and physical well‑being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.