Staff Accountant, Corporate

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

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Job Summary

• Preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses to support the Corporate Accounting function on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis focusing on prepaid insurance, accrued expenses, and accounts payable.
• Liase between Corporate Accounting, IT, Marketing, Legal, and other departments
• Crosstrain and serve as back up for other Corporate Accounting tasks, as needed
  
  

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting, recording, reporting, and coordinating with other teams for common transactions and shared processes across all NRG entities, such as accounts payable accruals, prepaid insurance, and vendor invoice management accruals.
• Preparation of related monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
• Review of entries and perform reconciliations related to NRG’s captive insurance entity including all semi-annual actuarial adjustments
• Preparation of various consolidating analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis, including understanding investigating variances
• Responsible for responding to questions from regional accountants, external auditors, and internal auditors
• Ability to perform research within the general ledger and work with various departments regarding the flow of transactions
• Participate in and follow the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and checklist
• Assist with special projects as requested
• Assist with Sarbanes Oxley testing
• Able to assist on ad hoc requests and analysis in the requested timeframe.
• Perform duties as assigned following SOX and NRG policies and procedures
• Ensure that all processes are documented, and checklists created
• Assist with implementing new tasks or adding efficiency to current tasks
• Assist with acquisition or dispositions as it impacts corporate accounting tasks
  
  

Working Conditions

• Open office environment
• 4 days in the office
• Some overtime required during monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and as special projects arise
• Travel - none
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with experience in general accounting
• 2-5 years of accounting experience, including some or all the following: journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, monthly closing process, and monthly reports
• Good working knowledge of US GAAP
• Knowledge of accounting software, specifically SAP and HFM/Hyperion preferred
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, in particular Excel
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is strongly preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
  

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong time management skills
• Proven attention to detail; demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources
• Demonstrated ability to apply and follow job related policies and procedures
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Persistence needed in order to resolve problems quickly
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  
  

The base salary range for this position is: $95,000.00. The base salary range above represents the low and high ends of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program, which includes, but is not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

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/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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