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Pineville, LA
nFull time
n13262
nAt 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. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco— where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow.
nThe 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.
nKey Responsibilities
nnnCompile 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
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nnMaintain and reconcile fuel inventories in the appropriate system; review and process transactions necessary to record and account for fuel expenses as required
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nnReconcile 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
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nnAssist 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)
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nnAdhere 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
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nnSupport 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
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nnParticipate 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
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nnActively engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance Energy/Back Office service delivery and processes; identify areas to automate routine manual tasks
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nnUse 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
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nnDemonstrate ethical business conduct and compliance with both the letter and spirit of all laws, rules and regulations to which Cleco is subject
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nnChampion a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, sense of belonging, customer service, and operational excellence
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n nQualifications
nRequired Education, Skills & Experience
nnnBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
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nn3+ years of related experience
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nnExperience with Financial Systems/SAP preferred
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nnExperience with Microsoft tools and applications required
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nnExperience with MISO preferred
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nnKnowledge of GAAP, Internal Control processes
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nnStrong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project management skills
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nnWillingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
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nnAbility to exercise judgment with little direction/guidance but also knows when to escalate to the Energy/Back Office Manager
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nnProficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
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nnProgression to this level is strictly restricted based on critical individual capabilities and business requirements; must be supported by market survey data.
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n nLicenses and Certifications
nnCPA or meets the requirements to sit for the CPA exam (preferred)
n nKey Competencies
nBEHAVIORAL
nnnBuilding Partnerships
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nnLeading Teams
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nnBusiness Acumen
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nnCommunication
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nnCourage
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nnBuilding Self-Insight
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nnDriving for Results
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nnEnergizing the Organization
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nnDriving Execution
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nnBuilding Trusting Relationships
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nnDriving Innovation
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nnPlanning and Organizing
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nnSafety
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nnEstablishing Strategic Direction
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n nTECHNICAL
nnnCore Accounting
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nnFinancial Reporting & Data Analysis
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nnIndustry & Business Knowledge
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nnRisk Management
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nnBusiness Partnering
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nnProject & Change Management
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nnFinancial Transaction Management
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nnFinancial Systems
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nnGovernance & Internal Control
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nnRegulatory Accounting
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n nMay perform other duties as assigned.
nSalary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.
nCleco 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.
nCleco Power
nCleco 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.
nCleco 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.
nParishes 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.
Worksite address
pineville, LA, 71360, US
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