Senior Accountant

ENGIE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 94,988,275 - 128,513,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Senior Accountant on a contract basis to manage the accounting and reporting for distributed solar and storage entities. You will work in a multi-entity, project-finance environment and support audits, GAAP/IFRS reporting, and partner deliverables.

The role targets someone pursuing CPA/ACCA, with 3–6 years in accounting, proficiency in Excel and SAP, and experience in complex entity structures. Hybrid work is available in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Actively pursuing CPA or ACCA/CA.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong foundation in general ledger and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Proficiency in Excel and SAP or similar ERP.
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project-based industries.
• Exposure to partnership accounting or complex entity structures.
• Experience with multi-entity environments and consolidations.
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned partnership entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, intercompany transactions, and eliminations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate/resolve variances.
• Support preparation of GAAP/IFRS financial statements and reporting packages.
• Support accounting for partnership structures, including allocations, distributions, and capital activity.
• Track project-level costs, capitalization, and operating results.
• Work closely with Asset Management to ensure accurate reflection of project economics.
• Assist in preparation of partner reporting and investor deliverables.
• Prepare audit schedules and serve as a key contact for external auditors.
• Support year-end audits and respond to audit inquiries on assigned entities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Support consolidation processes and elimination entries.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and data validation efforts.
• Contribute to ongoing transformation initiatives.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Asset Management teams.
• Support cash forecasting and project-level analysis.
• Participate in recurring project review and close meetings.

Skills

General ledger

Financial reporting

External audits

Excel

SAP or ERP

Renewable energy / project accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or ACCA/CA in progress

Tools

Excel

SAP or similar ERP

Job description

CONTRACT POSITION.

This is a CONTRACT POSITION.

Your employment will be held by a third-party company of ENGIE’s choosing. Any offered contract role will not constitute an offer for nor guarantee of future employment with ENGIE.

Duration:

• One Year

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $39.00/hr.

Location:

• Houston, TX

What You Can Expect

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the accounting and reporting of distributed solar and storage entities, with a focus on partnership structures and project-level accounting.

This role operates in a multi-entity, project-finance environment and supports financial reporting, audits, and partner deliverables. The position is ideal for an individual pursuing a CPA or Chartered Accountant qualification who is looking to deepen their technical accounting expertise in the renewable energy sector.

Close & Financial Reporting

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned partnership entities
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, intercompany transactions, and eliminations
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate/resolve variances
• Support preparation of GAAP/IFRS financial statements and reporting packages

Partnership & Project Accounting

• Support accounting for partnership structures, including allocations, distributions, and capital activity
• Track project-level costs, capitalization, and operating results
• Work closely with Asset Management to ensure accurate reflection of project economics
• Assist in preparation of partner reporting and investor deliverables

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and serve as a key contact for external auditors
• Support year-end audits and respond to audit inquiries on assigned entities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies

Intercompany & Consolidation

• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances
• Support consolidation processes and elimination entries
• Ensure consistency across entities and reporting structures

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and data validation efforts
• Contribute to ongoing transformation initiatives

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Asset Management teams
• Support cash forecasting and project-level analysis
• Participate in recurring project review and close meetings

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Actively pursuing CPA or Chartered Accountant (ACCA/CA) qualification
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong foundation in general ledger and financial reporting
• Experience supporting external audits
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (SAP or similar ERP)
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project-based industries
• Exposure to partnership accounting or complex entity structures
• Experience with multi-entity environments and consolidations
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

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: 39.00 USD

Maximum Base Salary: 39.00 USD

Pay Basis: