Accounting Advisor

ENGIE North America Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESPP

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Wellness days

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking an Accounting Advisor to oversee general ledger accounting and financial reporting for Supply entities in their operational phase.

You will lead monthly and annual close processes, ensure IFRS-compliant reporting, and support internal controls in a fast-paced retail energy environment. You will collaborate with FP&A, Business Control, Supply, Settlement and Operations, analyze performance, resolve variances, and back up the Accounting Manager as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 IFRS compliance, drive process improvements, collaborate cross-functionally, and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and team backup responsibilities.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Intercompany

IFRS compliance

Audit support

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Cartesis

Job description

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
• 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

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.

• 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
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• 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.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

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