Senior Accountant

NRG Energy•Princeton, NJ

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future! Job Summary: Assist in the preparation of the consolidated 10-K and 10-Q, associated workpapers, other stand-alone financial statements and various other analyses in support of the Financial Reporting function at NRG.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Three to five years of experience demonstrating a working knowledge of accounting and reporting principles
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and SEC reporting rules and regulations
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, and computer savvy with respect to general ledger and reporting software
Robust writing and verbal communication skills
Flexible interpersonal style
Solid attention to details, with the capability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
Strong analytic abilities

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience and CPA preferred
Knowledge of SAP, HFM, and Wdesk preferred
Three years of SEC reporting experience
Energy industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings such as Forms 10-Q and 10-K, including preparation of workpaper support for financial statements, footnotes, management discussion and analysis, and external auditor compliance checklists
Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual stand-alone financial statements
Utilize financial reporting software to create, maintain and update reporting templates and data queries
Actively research new and existing accounting guidance to ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC rules, including preparation of documentation for appropriate accounting and disclosure of complex business transactions and events
Support various aspects of the external audit, including managing audit requests to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements
Document internal control procedures and assist internal audit with periodic testing to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and controls pertaining to financial reporting process
Assist with special projects involving financial deliverables and ad hoc reporting, as needed
Perform other duties as assigned