Delta Utilities

Revenue & Expense Accountant (Natural Gas Utility)

LocationNew Orleans, LA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job Summary/Purpose

Delta Utilities is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Natural Gas Utility Revenue & Expense Accountant with experience in the utility industry, specifically natural gas operations (preferred). This role is responsible for the accurate accounting, analysis, and reporting of revenue streams and operating expenses, supporting both monthly close activities and ongoing financial operations. The position can be filled at the Analyst through Senior level, depending on experience.


Accountabilities And Essential Functions

Record and reconcile monthly natural gas revenue and expense transactions, including unbilled revenue accruals, purchase gas costs, and O&M expenses.
Ensure timely and accurate general ledger entries related to gas revenue, cost of gas sold, pipeline transportation fees, and related transactions.
Analyze monthly revenue and expense variances and provide explanations to management.
Establish and maintain internal controls to prevent errors and ensure accurate financial reporting for natural gas revenue and expense.
Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across financial systems.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries and supporting schedules.
Collaborate with regulatory, operations, and billing departments to ensure accurate cost allocations and rate-based reporting.
Maintain compliance with FERC, GAAP, and internal accounting policies.
Assist in audits and rate case support with detailed documentation and regulatory schedules.
Participate in the development and implementation of financial systems, process improvements, internal controls, and automation initiatives.
Provide financial data and insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.


Minimum Requirements


Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

2–7 years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in the utility industry (natural gas preferred).

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred Of The Position

Strong understanding of regulated utility accounting, including FERC accounting principles (preferred).
Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., SAP and Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across departments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Experience in revenue recognition, expense accruals, and reconciliation processes.
Experience supporting regulatory filings, rate cases, or compliance audits.
Familiarity with utility billing systems and meter-to-cash processes.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position

CPA or progress toward CPA designation.


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 daily in all types of weather conditions.
Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts


About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a leading natural gas utility with a focus on safe, dependable service to customers. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the utility will serve nearly

600,000 customers and become one of the leading natural gas providers in Louisiana and Mississippi and among the top 40 providers in the United States.

In 2023, Entergy announced that it had entered into an agreement with Delta Utilities to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business. The natural gas utility currently serves more than 200,000 customers across East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. In February 2024, Delta Utilities entered into an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to acquire its Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas businesses, which currently serve approximately 381,000 customers. Once the transactions are complete, Entergy's Louisiana natural gas operations and CenterPoint Energy's Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas systems will be operated by Delta Utilities. Learn more: https://deltautilities.com/

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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