Accountant - General Ledger

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives—we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we’re transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco—where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Accountant I - General Ledger is an entry level professional with knowledge of General Ledger principles, practices, concepts, and theories. The incumbent is responsible for performing day to day activities including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of routine journal entries. The nature of their General Ledger work is standard with little complexity and tends to have some precedent. The incumbent receives moderate level of guidance and direction and works under general supervision to complete assigned processes or activities, in accordance with department practices. The incumbent may identify improvements to General Ledger activities and procedures. Key Responsibilities Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis and reporting Analyze transactions for accuracy; calculate, create, and process routine journals to ensure the accuracy of financial information; perform reconciliations of various accounting information and/or systems 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 Apply defined General Ledger approaches, utilize appropriate standards, procedures, and processes to complete tasks; provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders in response to questions pertaining to General Ledger Provide communication and regular updates on assigned tasks as requested by the General Ledger Supervisor and senior staff; identify risks in delivery and actively support business development objectives 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 Participate in the analysis of historical data and identify trends to increase accountability and improve decision making for General Ledger, 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 Champion a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting 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 Knowledge of GAAP, Internal Control processes Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Licenses and Certifications CPA or meets the requirements to sit for the CPA exam preferred Key Competencies BEHAVIORAL Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction TECHNICAL Core Accounting Financial Reporting & Data Analysis Industry & Business Knowledge Risk Management Business Partnering Project & Change Management Financial Transaction Management Financial Systems Governance & Internal Control Regulatory Accounting May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training. Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC is a regional energy holding company that conducts its business operations through its primary subsidiary, Cleco Power. Headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana, and in business since 1935, the company has approximately 1,200 employees. Cleco Power Cleco Power is a regulated electric utility that owns 8 generating units with a rated capacity of 2,676 megawatts and operates 946 megawatts on behalf of its generation partners. Assets also includes 1,386 miles of transmission lines and approximately 12,228 miles of distribution lines. Cleco Power uses multiple generating sources and multiple fuels to serve approximately 295,000 customers in 24 of Louisiana's parishes through its retail business and supplies wholesale power in Louisiana. Parishes served include Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Catahoula, DeSoto, Evangeline, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon and Washington.