Energy Accountant

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC; Pineville, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC, headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana, seeks an experienced Accountant - Energy/Back Office to ensure accurate recording of back office transactions and to stay current with evolving practices and systems. The role supports fuel-related accounting and regulatory reporting.

You will prepare GL entries, reconcile accounts, manage fuel inventories, and assist with regulatory filings, while promoting process improvements and data-driven decision making within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CPA-eligible or CPA designation preferred.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office required; energy industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compile and prepare general ledger entries for fuel transactions.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations to substantiate general ledger balances.
• Maintain and reconcile fuel inventories in the appropriate system.
• Reconcile monthly statements and communicate data to Front Office for fuel cost assignment.
• Assist in regulatory filings (LPSC FAC/EAC, FERC filings).
• Adhere to Energy/Back Office accounting standards and provide quality service.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends and drive improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Learning new tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA exam eligibility or CPA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

MISO

Job description

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives—we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. The Accountant - Energy/Back Office is an experienced professional with knowledge of and some experience with Energy/Back Office principles, practices, concepts, and theories. The incumbent performs day-to-day activities in the Energy/Back Office Accounting function and is responsible for ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the recording of back office transactions and keeping up to date with business practices, regulations and evolving back office systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile and prepare general ledger entries to account for assigned fuel transactions
• Prepare account reconciliations monthly to substantiate general ledger balances through the verification of payments, invoices, journals, etc., and prepare quarterly flux analysis for assigned general ledger accounts when required
• Maintain and reconcile fuel inventories in the appropriate system; review and process transactions necessary to record and account for fuel expenses as required
• Reconcile monthly statements, verify that values reflect current cost and/or prices, and communicate data to Front Office for proper assignment of fuel cost for generation purposes
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual reports required of back office accounting, including the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) FAC and EAC filing and FERC filings (EQR, FERC 580 and EIA923)
• Adhere to Energy/Back Office Accounting standards, procedures, and processes; provide high quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders in response to questions pertaining to Energy/Back Office Support
• General Accounting Manager with the development and implementation of appropriate metrics to manage business risks and improve decision making; consider future implications beyond an immediate problem
• Participate in the analysis of historical data and identify trends to increase accountability and improve decision making for Energy/Back Office department, and contribute to the development of reports to effectively communicate insights that can impact Finance and the broader organization
• Actively engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance Energy/Back Office service delivery and processes; identify areas to automate routine manual tasks
• Use data and analytics to support continuous improvement to reduce cost and improve program quality; participate in the integration of current systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical techniques to enhance/streamline current operations
• Demonstrate ethical business conduct and compliance with both the letter and spirit of all laws, rules and regulations to which Cleco is subject
• Champion a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, sense of belonging, customer service, and operational excellence

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of related experience
• Experience with Financial Systems/SAP preferred
• Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required
• Experience with MISO preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP, Internal Control processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project management skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
• Ability to exercise judgment with little direction/guidance but also knows when to escalation to the Energy/Back Office Manager
• Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
• Progression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data
• Licenses and Certifications CPA or meets the requirements to sit for the CPA exam (preferred)

Key Competencies

• Building Partnerships
• Leading Teams
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Courage
• Building Self-Insight
• Driving for Results
• Energizing the Organization
• Driving Execution
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Driving Innovation
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety
• Establishing Strategic Direction

TECHNICAL Competencies

• Core Accounting
• Financial Reporting & Data Analysis
• Industry & Business Knowledge
• Risk Management
• Business Partnering
• Project & Change Management
• Financial Transaction Management
• Financial Systems Governance & Internal Control
• Regulatory Accounting

May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

About Cleco

Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC is a regional energy holding company that conducts its business operations through its primary subsidiary, Cleco Power. Headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana, and in business since 1935, the company has approximately 1,200 employees.

Cleco Power

Cleco Power is a regulated electric utility that owns 8 generating units with a rated capacity of 2,676 megawatts and operates 946 megawatts on behalf of its generation partners. Assets also includes 1,386 miles of transmission lines and approximately 12,228 miles of distribution lines. Cleco Power uses multiple generating sources and multiple fuels to serve approximately 295,000 customers in 24 of Louisiana's parishes through its retail business and supplies wholesale power in Louisiana.

Parishes served include Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Catahoula, DeSoto, Evangeline, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon and Washington.