Accounting Advisor

ENGIE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE is seeking an Accounting Advisor in Houston to oversee general ledger accounting and financial reporting for Supply entities in their operational phase. The role leads month-end and year-end close, analyzes variances, and strengthens internal controls in a fast-paced retail energy environment.

You will collaborate with FP&A, Business Control, Supply, Settlement, and Operations, contributing to process improvements and supporting audits. CPA is preferred or in progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience in financial reporting or reconciliations.
• Experience with IFRS and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger accounting and reporting activities including monthly operating reports, cash flow monitoring, and IFRS-compliant reporting (Cartesis).
• Support month-end and year-end close; prepare journal entries (accruals, intercompany, prior period).
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, ensure timely reporting to Business Control, Technical Accounting, and FP&A.
• Analyze financial results and gross margin; provide variance explanations and insights.
• Record and reconcile RECs, ISO settlements, intercompany activity, cash, and energy transactions; prepare accruals and validate supplier invoices.
• Ensure accurate revenue, expense, and margin recognition; resolve discrepancies between systems and manage timely payments.
• Support audits, maintain internal controls and IFRS compliance, drive process improvements, and assist with budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

General ledger

Financial reporting

Month-end close

IFRS

Variance analysis

Reconciliations

Intercompany

RECs & ISO settlements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Cartesis

Job description

What You Can Expect
As our Accounting Advisor, you will play a key role in overseeing general ledger accounting and financial reporting for Supply entities in their operational phase. You will lead critical aspects of the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in a fast-paced retail energy environment.

What You Can Expect
As our Accounting Advisor, you will play a key role in overseeing general ledger accounting and financial reporting for Supply entities in their operational phase. You will lead critical aspects of the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in a fast-paced retail energy environment.
This role partners closely with cross-functional teams—including FP&A, Business Control, Supply, Settlement, and Operations—to analyze financial performance, resolve variances, and strengthen internal controls. You will also contribute to process improvements, support audit and reporting requirements, and serve as a backup to the Accounting Manager in their absence.
You will:

• Perform general ledger accounting and reporting activities, including monthly operating reports, cash flow monitoring, and IFRS-compliant financial reporting (Cartesis)
• Support month-end and year-end close processes; prepare journal entries (accruals, intercompany, prior period) and ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely reporting to Business Control, Technical Accounting, and FP&A
• Analyze financial results and gross margin; provide variance explanations and serve as a key contact for financial performance insights
• Record and reconcile RECs, ISO settlements, intercompany activity, cash, and energy transactions; prepare related accruals and validate supplier/utility invoices
• Ensure accurate revenue, expense, and margin recognition while resolving discrepancies between operational and financial systems and managing timely payments
• Support audits, maintain internal controls and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) compliance, drive process improvements, collaborate cross-functionally, and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and team backup responsibilities
  

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ of relevant accounting experience in Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliations or related field
  

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Experience within the Retail Energy industry
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• You are CPA certified or in progress towards certification
  

Compensation
Salary Range: $115,000 – $132,000 USD annually
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. Learn more .
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.
Join us and be part of the adventure!
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.
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Business Unit: GBS
Division: GBS BS - Finance
Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.
Company Name: ENGIE North America
Minimum Base Salary: 115,000.00 USD
Maximum Base Salary: 132,000.00 USD
Pay Basis: Annual