Job Description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The primary responsibility of this position is to run and monitor monthly cost allocation process and support the fixed assets process to ensure accurate and timely accounting for project costs and fixed assets. Performs complex, professional, technical work related to the preparation and the maintenance of the company’s fixed asset records and systems. This position is responsible for related balance sheet reconciliations and process development within the department. This position works with various financial and governmental auditors with respect to project and audit preparations. Considerable judgment and independence are required to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, rules, and State and Federal laws and regulations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Run monthly allocation process to allocate service company costs to operating companies and properly clear various clearing account pools within Oracle PPM & GL.
• Monitor inputs into cost clearing accounts to ensure items were properly charged and coordinate corrections as necessary.
• Review and update various cost allocation factors on quarterly basis or as needed within Oracle PPM & GL.
• Records fixed asset additions and retirements in PowerPlan.
• Assists in formulating accounting policy and procedures involved in the tracking of job costs and maintenance of property, plant, and equipment records.
• Reconciles plant-related balance sheet accounts.
• Assists in reviewing, interpreting, and correcting all information in PowerPlan.
• Works with various business unit representatives to resolve questions related to job/project costs.
• Ability to cover all Fixed Asset Accounting duties during absence of others in group.
• Perform research, journal entries, and fixed asset entries, as needed.
• Prepares complex monthly accounting journal entries.
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations.
• Supports and/or processes the monthly close cycle.
• Creates, updates, reviews, investigates and distributes schedules and financial reports pertaining to various phases of accounting functions.
• Coordinates the preparation, analysis and verification of complex accounting reports to support responses to data requests in connection with regulatory filings and audits.
• Ensures that all transactions are properly supported and are in accordance with GAAP, FERC, SOX, and other regulatory requirements.
• May provide guidance, direction and training to other employees engaged in similar activities as well as other internal customers.
• Document accounting procedures, processes and internal controls. Reviews for effectiveness and recommend revisions as necessary.
• Provides internal and external customer support when needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field

Minimum experience required of the position

• 4 plus years of related experience in Accounting or Financial Analysis.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• Ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or modifications on technical or other complex concepts to individuals with little or no background in the area under discussion, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform analyses involving ratios, percentages and simple statistical methods.
• Knowledge of various software applications to create documents, reports and/or graphics.
• Preferred:
  • PowerPlan asset system, oracle GL, oracle PPM
• Utility industry

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• None

Physical Requirements

• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Able to exert up to 10 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. 

Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

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Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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