Brandon Johns, Cpa
About Brandon Johns, Cpa
Brandon Johns is an Accounting Analyst at CenterPoint Energy in Evansville, Indiana, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance, an MBA, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting, and has recently completed the CPA exam.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Brandon Johns has been employed at CenterPoint Energy as an Accounting Analyst since 2019. His role involves significant contributions to the accounting department, where he serves as a subject matter expert in continuous improvement projects. He has implemented Power BI in the Accounts Payable department to enhance data insight and reporting capabilities. Additionally, he supplies ad hoc reports using various software applications, including SAP BW, Microsoft Access, S4 Hana, and Power BI, for different teams within the organization. His position is hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote and on-site work in Evansville, Indiana.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Johns holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Western Kentucky University, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern Indiana between 2020 and 2021. Additionally, he obtained a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting from the same university, completing his studies from 2018 to 2020. He also studied Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law at Indiana University Bloomington for one year. Recently, he completed all four sections of the CPA exam and plans to apply for a license soon.
Background
Brandon Johns began his career as a Marketing Intern at UConnection from 2016 to 2017. He then transitioned to Vectren, where he worked as a Controller Group Intern in Plant Accounting for three months in 2017. Following this internship, he served as an Accounting Associate at Vectren from 2018 to 2019. His experience at Vectren included assisting in the transition of accounting software applications from Kofax, Coupa, and Oracle to SAP. This background has provided him with a solid foundation in accounting practices and software applications.
Achievements
Brandon Johns has made notable contributions in his roles, particularly in the implementation of Power BI in the Accounts Payable department at CenterPoint Energy. This initiative has improved data insight and reporting capabilities within the organization. His work in transitioning accounting software applications at Vectren also highlights his ability to adapt to new technologies and improve operational efficiency. Additionally, his recent completion of the CPA exam demonstrates his commitment to advancing his professional qualifications in the field of accounting.