Accountant - General Ledger

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The Accountant II, General Ledger is an experienced professional with knowledge of and some experience with Finance Operations principles, practices, concepts, and theories. The incumbent provides accounting analysis functions necessary to ensure financial activities are recorded and reported accurately and interprets and understands the significance behind the numbers. The incumbent researches and analyzes financial data, and assists the Supervisor, General Ledger with research to support operating decisions and enhance existing processes; and performs reconciliations of routine accounting information. The incumbent provides support in the onboarding of entry-level employees with General Ledger responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis and reporting; identify accounting problem areas and provide correcting recommendations and enhancements
• Analyze transactions for accuracy; calculate, create, and process miscellaneous journals to ensure the accuracy of financial information; perform reconciliations of various accounting information and/or systems
• Prepare Technical Accounting write-ups documenting routine General Ledger Accounting task and policies.
• Monitor, maintain, and ensure compliance with all SOX documented controls in General Ledger area; provide support and analysis of accounting data for management and for audit inquiries
• Assist in the proper classification of invoices, inventory transactions, payroll charges and transportation expenditures; provide accounting assistance regarding accounting systems, functions, reports, processes and procedures

• Adhere to General Ledger/Accounting standards, procedures, and processes; provide high quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders in response to questions pertaining to General Ledger
• Support the General Ledger Supervisor with the development and implementation of appropriate metrics to manage business risks and improve decision making; consider future implications beyond an immediate problem
• Contribute in the analysis of historical data and identify trends to increase accountability and improve decision making for General Ledger department, and contribute to the development of reports to effectively communicate insights that can impact Finance and the broader organization
• Actively engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance General Ledger service delivery and processes; assist with process automation and design by identifying areas to reduce routine manual tasks
• Participate in the integration of current systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical techniques to enhance/streamline current operations
• Demonstrate ethical business conduct and compliance with both the letter and spirit of all laws, rules and regulations to which Cleco is subject
• Champion a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting related field
• 3+ years of related experience
• Experience with Financial Systems/SAP preferred
• Experience with Microsoft tools and applications required
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and project management skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
• Ability to exercise judgment with little direction/guidance but also knows when to escalate to the General Ledger Supervisor
• Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner
• Knowledge of GAAP, Internal Control processes
• Step progression to this level is typically restricted based on business requirement

Licenses and Certifications

• CPA or meets the requirements to sit for the CPA exam preferred

Primary Competencies

BEHAVIORAL

• Balances Stakeholders
• Drives Vision & Purpose
• Business Insight
• Ensures Accountability
• Courage
• Instills Trust
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Nimble Learning
• Communicates Effectively
• Plans and Aligns
• Drives Results
• Strategic Mindset
• Safety

TECHNICAL (Core for Function)

• Core Accounting
• Financial Reporting & Data Analysis
• Industry & Business Knowledge
• Risk Management
• Business Partnering
• Project & Change Management
• Safety
• Financial Transaction Management
• Financial Systems
• Governance & Internal Control
• Regulatory Accounting

May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.