Accountant I

Location: Houston, Texas (77079) - Corporate Office (REQUIRED - In-Office/On-Site work schedule)

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Accountant I/Energy Accountant to join our Operational Accounting team. As an Energy Accountant, you will play a crucial role in the monthly close process, preparing analysis of revenue, cost of revenue and gross margin.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare retail power monthly models and perform analysis on variances
• Prepare journal entries to record monthly retail power transactions
• Calculate gross margins for various markets
• Prepare reports detailing and summarizing gross margin results, along with the associated analysis as necessary to validate the results
• Compare estimates and plan projections to recorded revenue, cost of goods sold, and gross margins, and analyze differences
• Analyze monthly gross margins to financial reporting, which includes volumetric balancing and preparation of P&L at a market and/or utility level
• Prepare monthly closing reports, and assist with the preparation of financial summaries and various project implementations
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and explain reconciling items
• Compile weekly invoices from ISOs for approval and prepare respective vouchers
• Prepare journal entries and analysis for Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) purchases, expenses, sale and retirement
• Record and communicate prior period adjustments
• Maintain controls and documentation evidencing performance of established controls
• Communicate effectively with senior management, and work closely with other departments including cross training
• Recommend and drive continuous improvement through analysis and experience
• Support compliance of all corporate policy and general procedure guidelines
• Minimize operational risk, and assist with ongoing development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures for all accounting related processes and the documentation of procedures and controls
• Assist with audit and special project support
• Complete regulatory filings in compliance with state and federal requirements
• Additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Required - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA eligible preferred
• Preferred - 1-2 years prior work related experience
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including pivot tables etc
• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, organization and documentation skills
• Ability to prepare journal entries, perform balance sheet account reconciliations, apply account coding, and understand accounting period vs flow month concepts
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week

ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Able to work in a time-sensitive environment with non-flexible deadlines
• Demonstrates integrity at all times
• Able to meet highest attendance requirements
• Able to handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Able to speak, read and write English

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Spark Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

We are currently managing our staffing needs internally. Please, no recruiting firm or staffing firm candidates. Consideration will not be given to candidates who have not directly completed an employment application. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We are not adding to our limited list of currently approved vendors. Please refrain from contacting us or any employees regarding staffing or recruitment opportunities.