JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Senior Corporate Accountant is responsible for managing complex accounting processes, system integrations, and financial reporting within a corporate accounting environment that relies heavily on Oracle ERP Cloud. This position serves as a key liaison between the Accounting, Finance, and IT departments ensuring that accounting operations are efficient, automated, and compliant with GAAP, FERC, and company policy.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, FERC accounting, and internal controls (SOX or equivalent frameworks).
• Maintain and reconcile corporate general ledger accounts, intercompany balances, and subledger integrations.
• Support external audits, internal reporting, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Serve as the functional subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion Financials, including General Ledger (GL), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Cash Management.
• Partner with IT and Finance teams to optimize system configurations, workflows, and reporting hierarchies.
• Manage accounting master data governance (chart of accounts, cost centers, asset categories, etc.) and enforce system controls.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), patch testing, and new module rollouts.
• Design and maintain custom financial reports using Oracle OTBI, Smart View, and Financial Reporting Studio.
• Analyze accounting processes to identify automation and efficiency opportunities within Oracle and related systems (e.g., EPM, PBCS, or Data Lake integrations).
• Coordinate with IT to implement new interfaces between Oracle and other business systems (procurement, HR, project management, etc.).
• Support data migration, system conversions, and acquisition integration activities.
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and system workflows.
• Work closely with Finance, FP&A, IT, and Operations to ensure financial data integrity and timeliness.
• Provide training and guidance to accountants and business users on Oracle functionality and best practices.
• Participate in cross-functional steering committees for ERP or digital transformation initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

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

Minimum experience required of the position

• 5 plus years of corporate or public accounting experience.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• Advanced proficiency in Oracle ERP Cloud Financials (implementation, configuration, or support experience required).
• Strong understanding of accounting systems architecture, integrations, and reporting structures.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP; FERC or regulatory accounting exposure preferred.

Preferred:

• Experience with Oracle EPM, PBCS, or Hyperion Financial Management.
• SQL or data analysis tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Azure Data Lake familiarity).
• Prior involvement in ERP implementation, acquisition conversion, or financial system upgrade projects.
• Excellent communication skills with both accounting and IT stakeholders.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Preferred: CPA or progress toward certification.

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.

Learn more at 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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