Senior Accountant, Plant Accounting

Job Summary:

Provides comprehensive plant and capital asset accounting support by managing CWIP and fixed asset activities, preparing and analyzing financial reports, ensuring accurate project capitalization, conducting field validations, and maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Job Description:

• Supports comprehensive plant accounting by managing construction work in progress (CWIP) and fixed asset processes (including depreciation, transfers, retirements, and reconciliations), preparing journal entries, financial analyses, and reports, and contributing to monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close activities while also assisting general accounting functions as needed.

• Evaluates and validates capital project expenditures by ensuring accurate classification and capitalization in accordance with company policies and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), analyzing construction work orders and coordinating with project managers for timely project closeout, while performing periodic field validations to confirm assets placed in service and ensure complete and accurate asset capitalization.

• Ensures audit readiness and strengthens accounting accuracy and internal controls by preparing audit schedules and documentation, responding to audit inquiries, identifying issues and recommending improvements, while advancing plant accounting operations through process optimization, automation opportunities, and active participation in ERP/system initiatives including testing, documentation, issue resolution, and implementation support.

• 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 fixed assets accounting, capitalization, depreciation, and construction work in progress (CWIP).
• Experience with capital project accounting and project cost analysis.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience analyzing financial data and preparing account analysis and financial reports.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cycle count adjustments.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.

Competencies (Skills)

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Ability to analyze capital project costs and asset transactions
• 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.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process enhancement opportunities

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    Seldom
Working in high places    Never
Exposed to fumes or airborne particles    Never
Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions    Seldom
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.