What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I - Retail Accounting position at Vistra Corporate Services Company?
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 Supports financial close, reporting, and analysis for Vistra’s Retail Brands, focusing on contribution margin, bad debt expense, and regulatory reporting. This role assists with the preparation of financial schedules, variance analysis, and process documentation, contributing to accurate monthly results and business insights across Retail operations. Job Description Key Accountabilities Staff Accountabilities: Completes assigned financial tasks with attention to accuracy and adherence to established procedures. Gathers, organizes, and verifies data to support reporting, analysis, and decision-making. Assists with process enhancements by identifying potential improvements in daily activities. Works effectively within a team to meet deadlines and deliverables while ensuring compliance with company policies. Actively develops skills through hands-on experience and engagement in learning opportunities. Team Specific Accountabilities: Assists in the preparation and analysis of contribution margin results, including identification of key drivers versus plan, projection, and prior year. Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations related to Retail revenue, bad debt expense, and related accruals. Supports reporting needs for the accounts receivable securitization program and regulatory/tax filings. Contributes to integration activities, system implementations, and documentation of SOX-compliant control processes. Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Experience: 0-3 years in Accounting, Finance 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 Accounting Governance requirements -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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-ND1 Job Family Accounting Company Vistra Corporate Services Company Locations Irving, Texas Texas We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today! If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistraenergy.com to make a request. Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans. Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets. The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved. Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/. Vistra’s hardworking team is committed to its purpose, “lighting up lives, powering a better way forward” and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors. Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com. Come join us and be part of something special! Click here to learn more about Vistra! It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at assistance@vistracorp.com to make a request.
