Senior Accountant (Retail Energy)

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 Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Dagen by 2x Get notified about new Retail Accountant jobs in Houston, TX . General Accountant - Business Support Center Houston, TX $70,000.00-$85,000.00 4 days ago HYBRID Property Accounting Controller (Commercial): $110k - $115k Houston, TX $110,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago Houston, TX $70,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago Houston, TX $70,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago Houston, TX $75,000.00-$85,000.00 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dagen