Senior Accountant, Fuels and Emissions

NRG Energy • Princeton, NJ

106d • $78,480 - $129,480

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day Renewables accounting, settlements, and analytics for all Renewable Energy Credit (REC) transactions as related to Market Operations. This includes month-end and quarter-end accounting close and reporting tasks related to REC activity, as well as monthly tie outs with counterparties.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with major in finance or accounting
• 4+ years accounting or data analytic experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented culture in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA designation is an asset
• Good knowledge of controls and balance sheet discipline
• Good knowledge of journal entries with respect to income statement and the balance sheet
• Knowledge of the gas wholesale and retail energy markets is a plus
• Solid analytical and technical skill set

Responsibilities

• Responsible for renewable accounting, reporting and analysis of REC activity on a monthly, quarterly, yearly basis
• Handle the settlement and tie-out process for REC activity for a given month
• Work closely with front office desks to understand strategies around REC optimization
• Create and monitor monthly compliance accruals related to various RPS obligations
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Help to create and enhance analytic measurements to improve knowledge and tracking of retail margin and business performance
• Work with internal and external auditors and provide support as requested
• Evaluate and implement process and system changes where necessary, which include working with IT and other stakeholder groups
• Assist with special projects as requested

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Flexible spending accounts
• Annual bonus
• Short- and long-term incentives
• Program-specific awards

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree