Accountant, Senior

ENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy to preserve the world's natural resources. We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality. The expanding Major Campuses and Universities business is searching for a Senior Accountant to be an integral, hands-on team member collaborating with developers, project managers, and internal departments throughout the full project life-cycle. This individual is responsible for timely and accurate general ledger accounting and financial reporting and will provide essential accounting support to project teams and senior management.

This position sits in Houston, TX, and reports toAccounting Manager

What you'll do:

• Responsible for all transactions, accounting records, and financial reporting, for multiple entities. Will develop a working knowledge of each entity's business operations and act as the primary Accounting Department contact

• Read Concessionaire and Operations and Maintenance contracts to develop an understanding of the businesses and be able to discuss these contracts and the accounting concepts. Have a clear understanding of the accounting for financing receivables, debt, and interest rate swaps

• Perform monthly and annual closing processes for assigned entities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and IFRS reporting requirements to ENGIE parent company

• Prepare and deliver partnership financial statements and other reporting as requested

• Accurately manage intercompany transactions and monthly reconciliations for elimination and consolidation

• Work with Project Management teams to ensure all project finances are accurately reflected and reconciled.Will establish and lead recurring meetings to discuss project status, review outstanding receivables and commitments, and cash flow position

• Ensure customer billings are completed in accordance with contractual obligations and processed timely each month

• Primary contact for external auditors and responsible person for fiscal year end audits and preparation of financial statements with footnotes

• Meet with Treasury on cash management, debt payments, partnership distributions and ad hoc requests. Responsible for providing Treasury with cash projections

• Develop processes, drive continuous improvement, coordinate requirements upstream and downstream in the organization. Leverage work to the Shared Services team in Mexico City

• Perform ad-hoc projects as needed, including those which may involve complex or advanced accounting concepts

• Comply with all ENGIE NA policies and procedures

• Carries out other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

• Minimum Five (5) years' relevant industry experience required

• CPA or progress towards, preferred

• Accounting experience with partnerships and consolidations is a plus

• Experience with SAP and project accounting is a plus

• Strong accounting and financial reporting skills

• Expertise in use of Microsoft Excel

• Tools used for the job primarily include Microsoft Office, SAP, Cartesis

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external parties

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Deadline driven and ability to plan ahead to ensure smooth close processes

• Strong-interpersonal skills and self-motivated

• Work in time sensitive environment; may be outside of usual US business hours

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on limited occasions
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to use company issuedcomputer
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions
• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule consisting of in-office and work-from-home opportunities

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.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as "protected characteristics") as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• Salary Range: $61,455-$156,650 annually
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors

• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
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