Senior Accountant II

Senior Accountant II

The Senior Accountant II performs essential accounting and reports for the Company in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Role Specific Accountabilities

• Prepares various journals, account reconciliations, and monthly reports.
• Coordinates, consolidates, reports and prepares analysis of financial transactions to aid management in decision-making.
• Effectively interfaces with other Vistra personnel to ensure appropriate accounting and reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Participates in special projects as requested.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience: 3+ years of experience in Accounting or related field. Experience preferred in the Energy industry, but not required.

Skills: Experience with accounting and/or reporting systems. Strong financial analysis, problem solving & communication skills. Process improvement oriented. Fundamental understanding of the accounting close process.

Key Metrics

- Business Acumen and Industry Insights: navigate and assess Vistra operations and the broader electricity and power generation environment.

- Technology and Process Acumen: holistic comprehension of end-to-end processes and associated enabling technologies.

- Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Support: harness the power of data and influence strategic decision making.

- Effective Communication and Continuous Improvement: support organizational transformation and foster a collaborative, transparent environment.

- Accounting Acumen: leverage accounting expertise for business activities with accuracy, precision, and timeliness.