Senior Accountant (Retail Energy)

Dagen

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid working schedule

Job summary

Dagen is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing retail energy client. In this hybrid role based in Houston, you will manage billing, accruals, and maintain financial records for multiple legal entities. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in energy markets and proficiency in accounting software. Competitive pay and an excellent PTO package are offered.

Qualifications

5+ years of retail electricity/gas markets experience
5+ years of relevant bookkeeping experience
Basic understanding of GAAP financial statements

Responsibilities

Manage billing, accruals, and vendor payments.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations.
Support month-end close process and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Excellent judgment

Education

Bachelors in Finance, Accounting or similar

Tools

QBO

Bill.com

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Dagen

We are recruiting for a growing retail energy client. This team is building the accounting and finance team in Houston. Hybrid schedule, excellent unlimited PTO package, and a growing business are only a few of the reasons why you want to work here.

The senior accountant will work hand in hand with the operations director located in Houston, TX.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing billing, accruals, and vendor payments, ensuring all financial activity is accurately recorded in our ERP system and vendor payment platform. You will oversee the preparation and maintenance of financial records for at least two legal entities and collaborate closely with the Portfolio team to ensure timely and accurate handling of the profit and loss statement, including proper recording of revenue, expenses, taxes, and operating costs.

This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of our financial reporting. You’ll lead the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations for cash received and income recorded, support the month-end close process, and assist with regulatory reporting and tax filings. You will also serve as a point of contact across departments, helping to implement best practices and maintain consistent financial controls within the energy retail space.

Record and maintain daily financial transactions in QBO Online
Record and manage monthly accruals for income and expenses
Prepare monthly financial statements in QBO
Support vendor payments and processing through bill.com
Maintain account mapping between QBO and billing software
Assist Retail Operations with recording sales invoices and customer payments
Process and maintain accounts payable and receivable aging reports
Reconcile bank and broker accounts monthly
Assist with year-end 1099 filings and tax return preparations (sales tax, GRT, etc.)
Collaborate with external vendors and internal Finance & Accounting staff
Ensure utility invoices are processed and approved
Pay taxes and post customer payments accurately
Reconcile EDI transactions (e.g., 810 to 820 invoices)
Support regulatory reporting requirements
Contribute to ad-hoc projects and recommend best practices for the energy retail industry

You might be a good fit if you:

5+ years of retail electricity/gas markets experience and knowledge of energy markets and customer billing and receipts is required
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in QBO and bill.com
5+ years of relevant bookkeeping experience
Basic understanding of the GAAP financial statements
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities to meet deadlines, if necessary
Self-starter with excellent judgment, integrity, reliability and competency
Bachelors in Finance, accounting or similar; CPA is a plus but not required

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