Senior Accountant IV – Retail Accounting

Vistra•Irving, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant IV - Retail Accounting, supports the financial close process, reporting, and analysis activities for Vistra’s Retail Brands, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accounting operations. This role leverages deep technical expertise of the subject matter to support the entire Retail organization in the performance of duties. It ensures the monthly close process for Vistra’s Retail Brands is timely, complete and accurate, in compliance with US GAAP and other reporting requirements. The role also assists in the preparation and analysis of results, including identification of key drivers of variances between actual results and plan, projection, and prior year. It prepares and/or reviews reconciliations, financial schedules, and variance analyses for retail revenue, bad debt expense, and related accruals. The Senior Accountant IV collaborates across multiple organizations including Planning, Residential and Business Markets, and Marketing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of experience in Accounting 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

Executes complex tasks with a strong understanding of relevant policies, procedures, and controls
Analyzes data, identifies trends, and provides insights to support decision-making and operational efficiency
Reviews and reconciles information to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve processes and implement best practices
Assists in preparing and reviewing reports, ensuring clarity, completeness, and adherence to guidelines
Supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions
Provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members, contributing to knowledge sharing and skill development
Ensures the monthly close process for Vistra’s Retail Brands is timely, complete and accurate, in compliance with US GAAP and other reporting requirements.
Assists in the preparation and analysis of results, including identification of key drivers of variances between actual results and plan, projection, and prior year.
Prepares and/or reviews reconciliations, financial schedules, and variance analyses for retail revenue, bad debt expense, and related accruals.
Collaborates across multiple organizations including Planning, Residential and Business Markets, Marketing