Senior Accountant

NRG

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About NRG

NRG is the leading integrated power company in the U.S., built on the strength of the nation's largest and most diverse competitive electric generation portfolio and leading retail electricity platform. A Fortune 200 company, NRG creates value through best in class operations, reliable and efficient electric generation, and a retail platform serving residential and commercial businesses.

Responsibilities

* Perform accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close. Duties include: recording of operating expenses and balance sheet related journal entries primarily around monthly accruals; analysis and adjustment of income statement and balance sheet accounts; and general accounting support.
* Perform and review month end balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure that balances are accurate and properly supported and that reconciliations are in compliance with NRG’s policies and procedures.
* Perform monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to forecast and prior year actuals to provide a meaningful understanding of financial activity and variances as required by Management, Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting.
* Work with internal functional departments, including leading meetings, to gather financial information to ensure timely and accurate financial statements and the correct reflection of GAAP in the financial statements.
* Assist with the coordination and preparation of all internal monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
* Support recurring audit (internal and external), regulatory and tax requests.
* Assist in researching reporting matters, accounting principles and financial reporting rules.
* Complete ad-hoc requests, projects and special assignments as needed.
* Assist in coaching and developing team members.
* Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy.

Perform accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close. Duties include: recording of operating expenses and balance sheet related journal entries primarily around monthly accruals; analysis and adjustment of income statement and balance sheet accounts; and general accounting support.
Perform and review month end balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure that balances are accurate and properly supported and that reconciliations are in compliance with NRG’s policies and procedures.
Perform monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to forecast and prior year actuals to provide a meaningful understanding of financial activity and variances as required by Management, Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting.
Work with internal functional departments, including leading meetings, to gather financial information to ensure timely and accurate financial statements and the correct reflection of GAAP in the financial statements.
Assist with the coordination and preparation of all internal monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
Support recurring audit (internal and external), regulatory and tax requests.
Assist in researching reporting matters, accounting principles and financial reporting rules.
Complete ad-hoc requests, projects and special assignments as needed.
Assist in coaching and developing team members.
Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy.

Ideal Candidate

* Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least four years of experience in general accounting, audit and/or financial reporting.
* Large public accounting firm or large SEC company experience preferred.
* CPA certification/MBA a plus.
* Excellent knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP)
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.  Ability to solve problems and improve current processes where needed.
* Ability to work independently with limited guidance and as a team member; ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
* SAP and Hyperion Financial Management system (HFM) strongly preferred.
* Proven attention to detail; demonstrated organizational skills.
* Ability to take high level objectives and turn them into action items to accomplish objectives.
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
* Prior experience in the energy industry or similar commodity based business a plus.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Advanced MS Excel skills are preferred and knowledge of MS Sequel a plus.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least four years of experience in general accounting, audit and/or financial reporting.
Large public accounting firm or large SEC company experience preferred.
CPA certification/MBA a plus.
Excellent knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP)
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to solve problems and improve current processes where needed.
Ability to work independently with limited guidance and as a team member; ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources.
SAP and Hyperion Financial Management system (HFM) strongly preferred.
Proven attention to detail; demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to take high level objectives and turn them into action items to accomplish objectives.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Prior experience in the energy industry or similar commodity based business a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Advanced MS Excel skills are preferred and knowledge of MS Sequel a plus.