SEC Reporting Analyst
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Job Description
About the Company
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service, and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
About the Job
The SEC Reporting Analyst is responsible for the preparation of supporting workpapers and related disclosures for quarterly and annual filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as monthly consolidation of the general ledger.
Essential Functions
• Work cross-functionally to obtain information from business units necessary for the preparation of workpapers supporting both internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Review business unit submissions for accuracy and completeness using SAP and BPC(EPM) reporting tools.
• Organize and combine business unit submissions to properly report consolidated financial statements and other required disclosures.
• Maintain all supporting documentation in an organized manner and properly reference supporting documentation to the SEC filings.
• Assist in the preparation of external financial reports for filing with the SEC and other regulatory bodies in compliance with US GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare the comparative period financial information for quarterly and annual SEC filings in Wdesk.
• Review XBRL data in Wdesk for assigned areas within SEC filings.
• Interface with external auditors to provide supporting documentation as requested.
• Perform monthly consolidation function.
• Prepare reports, documents, and surveys requested by external organizations.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred; if no current certification, progress towards or registration to complete such designation is expected for the first year
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience required; Public Accounting experience preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Experience with Wdesk, BPC, and EPM a plus
• Proficient in the most recent version of SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Word
Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
