Staff Accountant, Fuels and Emissions

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Job Summary: 

The Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting activities related to oil inventory for market operations. This includes month-end and quarter-end accounting close and reporting tasks related to oil activity.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounting, reporting and analysis of fuel inventory activity on a monthly, quarterly, yearly basis.
• Work closely with Commercial Operations team to properly manage fuel inventory within subledger system
• Handle the settlement process of commodity and transportation activity for a given month
• Complete monthly accounting close including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment including ability and experience to meet firm deadlines including monthly close on a defined schedule.
• Assist with special projects as requested.

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Hybrid work model (3-4 days in office, 1-2 days working remote)
• No travel required

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance with 0-2 years of experience in general financial accounting and reporting.
• Knowledge of general ledger and reporting software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Capability to work independently in team-oriented culture in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in the energy industry or similar commodity-based industries.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated planning and organizing skills; ability to think strategically/long-term.
• Good knowledge of controls and balance sheet discipline.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system is a benefit, not required.

Physical Requirements:

• N/A

The base salary range for this position is: $51,920-85,680* *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.

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