Accountant I

Vistra Corp • Irving, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country. Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities. Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers. As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets, committing to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Accountant I contributes to the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting program by performing essential accounting tasks and supporting daily accounting operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 0-3 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with accounting and/or reporting systems
• Strong financial analysis, problem solving & communication skills
• Process improvement oriented
• Fundamental understanding of the accounting close process

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred in the Energy industry, but not required

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned tasks with attention to accuracy and adherence to established procedures and controls
• Gathers, organizes, and verifies data to support reporting, analysis, and decision-making
• Assists with process enhancements by identifying potential improvements in daily activities
• Works effectively within a team to meet deadlines and deliverables while ensuring compliance with company policies
• Actively develops skills through hands-on experience and engagement in learning opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees