Senior Accountant, General Accounting

Job Summary:

Delivers accurate financial reporting and operational accounting support by leading close activities, maintaining general ledger integrity, managing inventory and plant accounting, resolving issues, and preparing audit documentation. Drives continuous improvement by evaluating processes, strengthening controls, advancing automation, and contributing to ERP/system initiatives that enhance efficiency and accounting effectiveness.

Job Description:

• Supports monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, analyses, and reports; ensures accurate U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)‑compliant general ledger activity; manages inventory accounting through reconciliations, transaction reviews, cycle count adjustments, and coordination with operations; and evaluates processes to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and advance automation.

• Facilitates internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to inquiries, and identifying and recommending solutions to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and overall accounting effectiveness.

• Contributes to ERP/system initiatives, including testing, documentation, issue resolution, and process implementation.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting matters and deliver decision ready financial information, while researching complex accounting issues, supporting new accounting guidance implementation, participating in special projects, and preparing audit support with timely resolution of reconciling items.

• Follows established company policies, procedures, and standards to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations.

• Participates in storm restoration tasks and assigned drills to contribute to the safe and reliable recovery of services.

• Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications to support team goals and operational flexibility.

Additional Job Description:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred), Finance or Business Administration

Experience

• 5 years of progressive accounting experience with functional role responsibilities, and working with data collection, analysis and interpretation.

Additional experience may substitute for required education when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 8 years of experience performing similar functions and at least 5 years of experience performing a previous Accountant role.

• Experience with general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Experience analyzing financial data and preparing account analysis and financial reports.

• Experience with inventory accounting and cycle count adjustments.

• Working knowledge of fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, retirements, reconciliation and construction work in progress (CWIP), preferred.

Competencies (Skills)

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams

• Ability to exercise sound professional judgement, investigate accounting issues, and recommend practical solutions.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Travel Requirements

• 20%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position:     Occasionally

• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching:     Seldom

• Kneel    Seldom

• Grab    Seldom

• Bend:    Seldom

• Lift/Carry over:    0 - 15 pounds

• Vision     

• Hearing    

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid    Seldom

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts    Seldom

• Working near or on heavy machinery    Never

• Working in high places    Never

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles    Never

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions    Never

• Work with electricity    Never

• Loud noise conditions    Seldom

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.