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 Job Summary: 

Corporate Accounting

• Perform required monthly, quarterly and annual tasks as provided in Trintech
• Preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis to support the Corporate Accounting function on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Liase between Corporate Accounting, Talent, IT, Marketing, Legal, and other departments
• Work on projects and other ad hoc tasks as requested
• Crosstrain and serve as back up for other Corporate Accounting tasks, as needed

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounting, recording, reporting, and coordinating with others for common transactions and shared processes across all NRG entities, such as equity and cost investments, medical allocation process, IC and 3rd party debt, and month end accruals including benefits, ESPP, payroll
• Preparation of various consolidating analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis, including understanding variances and performing analysis
• Assist with intercompany settlements and analysis between other entities and NRG
• Responsible for responding to questions from regional accountants, external auditors, and internal auditors
• Ability to perform research within the general ledger and work with various departments regarding the flow of transactions
• Participate and follow the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and checklist
• Assist with special projects as requested
• Assist with Sarbanes Oxley testing
• Perform duties as assigned following SOX and NRG policies and procedures
• Ensure that all processes are documented, and checklists created
• Assist with implementing new tasks or adding efficiency to current tasks
• Assist with acquisition or dispositions as it impacts corporate accounting tasks

Working Conditions:

• In the office Monday to Thursday
• Some overtime required during monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and as special projects arise
• Travel - none

 Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with experience in general accounting and/or financial reporting
• 3-5 years of public or private accounting experience, including some or all the following: journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, monthly closing process, and monthly reports
• Good working knowledge of US GAAP
• Knowledge of accounting software, specifically SAP and HFM/Hyperion preferred
• Proficient with MS Office Suite in particular Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is strongly preferred
• Experience: 3-5 years of public or private accounting experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong time management skills
• Proven attention to detail; demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources

• Demonstrated ability to apply and follow job related policies and procedures 

• Proven analytical and problem solving skills      
• Persistence needed in order to resolve problems quickly
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

The base salary range for this position is: $78,480-$129,480*The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts. 

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.