Senior Accountant, Power - CAISO Supply & Plant Ops ERCOT

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Job Summary: 

The position will be responsible for day-to-day accounting activities for plant operations to help ensure that the books are closed on time, in accordance with GAAP, and without material misstatement.  The position also entails accounting for supply cost in the CAISO market.

 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounting, reporting, and analysis.
• Complete monthly accounting close, including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Work closely with the plants, legal, asset management, etc., to understand various operational issues and related accounting implications.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, including ability and experience to meet firm deadlines, including monthly close on a defined schedule.
• Assist with special projects as requested.

 

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Some overtime and non-standard working hours are required.
• Hybrid schedule, e.g., 2-3 days in the office, and balance of the week is remote.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• Knowledge of general ledger and reporting software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel with knowledge of advanced features such as pivot tables and look ups.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and has experience in general financial accounting and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently in team oriented culture in a fast paced environment.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Pursuing or holds CPA, preferred. 
• Prior experience in the energy industry or similar commodity based business preferred.
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills; demonstrated planning and organizing skills; ability to think strategically/long-term.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

 

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills applications.

 

 

Why NRG is a great place to work:

• Great company culture!! Voted as a BEST employer by Forbes
• A competitive total compensation package, including annual incentive and/or commission
• Stock Purchase Plan 
• Benefits on the first day of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability, Wellness program, etc.   
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance
• 401 (k) plan to help save for retirement
• Generous Flexible FTO plan, where you take the time you need; also includes 11 company holidays, and 1 floating holiday
• Numerous discounts, including electricity discounts on NRG brands

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.  Official description on file with Talent.