Senior Accountant I

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant I - supports the accounting and reporting of the Company by performing essential accounting tasks and supporting daily accounting operations.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Executes complex tasks with a strong understanding of relevant policies, procedures, and controls.
• Analyzes data, identifies trends, and provides insights to support decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Reviews and reconciles information to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve processes and implement best practices
• Assists in preparing and reviewing reports, ensuring clarity, completeness, and adherence to guidelines.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members, contributing to knowledge sharing and skill development.
  
  

Role Specific Accountabilities:

• Prepares various journals, account reconciliations, and monthly reports
• Supports monthly close and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal standards.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of results, including identification of key drivers versus plan, projection, and prior year.
• Participates in special projects as requested.
  
  

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 years of experience in Accounting or related field
• Experience preferred in the Energy industry, but not required
• Skills:
• Experience with accounting and/or reporting systems
• Strong financial analysis, problem solving & communication skills
• Process improvement oriented
• Fundamental understanding of the accounting close process
  
  

Core Competencies / Key Metrics

• Business Acumen and Industry Insights: navigate and assess Vistra operations and the broader electricity and power generation environment.
• Technology and Process Acumen: holistic comprehension of end-to-end processes and associated enabling technologies.
• Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Support: harness the power of data and influence strategic decision making.
• Effective Communication and Continuous Improvement: support organizational transformation and foster a collaborative, transparent environment.
• Accounting Acumen: leverage accounting expertise for business activities with accuracy, precision, and timeliness.
  
  

Job Family

Accounting

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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