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Job Summary: 

Looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Financial Settlements and Cash Applications accounting team. Responsible for day-to-day accounting activities for all financially settled transactions and cash application of all cash receipts. This includes month-end and quarter-end accounting close and reporting tasks related to financial trades (power, oil, gas, coal, emissions, weather, and options), as well as cash applications.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accounting, financial reporting, and analysis for financially settled trades, cash, and accounts receivable accounts.
• Handle the settlement and tie-out process for all financially settled trades including invoicing and checkout with various financial counterparties.
• Perform the monthly reconciliation of financial, cash, and clearing accounts.
• Perform various balance sheet reconciliations for Supply/Commercial Operations accounts.
• Record margin returns and margin interest invoices.
• Assist with broker fee accrual and invoices as needed.
• Support financial settlement accounting system updates.
• Monitor the internal control environment and ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Sec. 404 legislation as it relates to the work processes.
• Assist with special projects as requested.

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Some overtime required as special projects arise.
• Limited travel (<5% of the time)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with two to five years of experience in general financial accounting and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently in team-oriented culture in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system is a plus.
• Knowledge of Aligne or similar trading system is a plus but not required.
• Prior experience in the energy industry or similar commodity-based business a plus but not required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• N/A

Physical Requirements:

• N/A

The base salary range for this position is: $*62,960-103,920 *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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