Senior Accountant, Corporate

About the role

NRG is seeking a Senior Accountant in its Corporate Accounting team based in Princeton, NJ. The position will focus on analysis, accounting, and reporting related to NRG’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) business and reviewing and analyzing corporate accounting functions, including pension and post-retirement plans and other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record all required monthly and quarterly journal entries, including those related to NRG’s VPP agreements and benefit plans, primarily pension and post-retirement.
• Perform assigned account reconciliations and analysis of results in accordance with established timelines, including those associated with NRG VPP entities and benefits on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Aid in review and assessment of NRG’s VPP agreements to ensure correct accounting.
• Work with other VPP team members to develop required processes and procedures, including regional accountants and business operations, and consult with Accounting Research.
• Liaise with HR team to interact with NRG actuaries related to quarterly and annual procedures for pension and post-retirement plans.
• Conduct research within the general ledger and collaborate with various departments regarding the flow of transactions.
• Assist in preparing quarter-end close package, including pension/post-retirement, other income & expense, and others as needed.
• Support NRG’s sustainability processes and reporting.
• Liaise between Corporate Accounting, HR, Business Operations, Regional Accounting, FP&A, and Accounting Research and other departments.
• Cross-train and serve as backup for other Corporate Accounting tasks.
• Ensure recurring processes and checklists are clearly documented.
• Assist with ad hoc requests and analysis in the requested timeframe.
• Assist with implementing new tasks or adding efficiency to current tasks, including automation and use of AI.
• Adhere to all Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 3-5 years of public or private accounting experience, including some or all of the following: journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, monthly closing process, and monthly reports.
• Good working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Knowledge of accounting software, SAP, and HFM/Hyperion preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in accounting specifically with general ledger accounting related areas.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with SAP and HFM/Hyperion or similar ERP system preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience related to accounting for debt financing.

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• A strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where change is frequent.
• Must be able to multi-task and handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• Prominent initiative and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong PC skills include Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Working Conditions

An open office environment. Work Monday to Thursday. Some overtime required during monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and as special projects arise. No travel required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 3-5 years of public or private accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Experience with SAP and HFM/Hyperion or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with debt financing accounting.