Senior Accountant, US Gas

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Job Summary:

• Perform accounting, analysis, and reporting for U.S. gross margin in addition to balance sheet reconciliations. Perform accounts receivable and payable reconciliations related to LDC Invoice settlement.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely month end close.
• Prepare and report analysis for the U.S. gross margin estimate vs actual results.
• Prepare and submit balance sheet account reconciliations monthly.
• Prepare and settle monthly LDC invoices.
• Reconcile monthly LDC statements and prepare monthly volume balancing files.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare inventory roll forward schedule as necessary.
• Evaluate and implement process and system changes where necessary, which includes working with IT and other stakeholder groups.
• Provide research and support on accounting issues.
• Assist with special projects as necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Position is designated as hybrid, meaning three days per week in the office, two days per week remote. Hybrid schedule determined with management.
• Overtime occasionally required during close cycle and for special projects.
• Minimal travel required.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Three to five years of experience in general accounting and finance.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify areas for process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently in collaborative culture.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office suite, especially enhanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of the gas wholesale and retail energy markets a plus.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proactive, analytical with critical thinking skills and keen judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of internal or external groups.
• Strong people skills and ability to work in both team environments and independently.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized with an initiative-taking approach.
• Strong accounting discipline in respect to journal entries and the effect to income statement and the balance sheet.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to sit and/or stand at desk for extended periods of time working on a computer screen.

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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