Staff Accountant

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Job Summary:

Preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and various account analyses in support of the General Accounting function at NRG.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounting support of the Retail Companies including but not limited to:

  • Perform accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close of NRG

  • Responsible for accounting, recording, reporting, and coordinating with others for transactions across all NRG entities such as departmental accruals, inter-company, etc.

  • Cash application, clearing and related research

  • Prepare designated account reconciliations in accordance with company policy, including Cash, AP, AR, Commission amortization schedule, Other Assets and Liabilities

  • Conduct cash transaction functions, such as, recording transactions between the billing and financial systems and performing bank reconciliations

  • Work with the bank to void checks and positive-pay check suspects

  • Assist with unclaimed property functions

  • Assist with quarterly revenue audit support

  • Assist with special projects as requested

Working Conditions:

• 3 days in office per week, other days work remotely

• Open office environment

• Some overtime required as special projects arise

• Travel- minimal

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree within accounting with one to four years of experience in general accounting and/or financial reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good working knowledge of GAAP

• Knowledge of accounting software, specifically SAP

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Oral and written communication skills

• Attention to detail; organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets and/or databases. Hyperion and Analysis experience is a plus

• Ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources

Physical Requirements:

• none

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 PTO plan, where you take the time you need; also includes 10 company holidays, and 1 floating holidays
• 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.