Senior Accountant I

Senior Accountant I

The Senior Accountant I supports the accounting and reporting of the Company by performing essential accounting tasks and supporting daily accounting operations.

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
• Supports monthly close and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal standards.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of results, including identification of key drivers versus plan, projection, and prior year.
• Participates in special projects as requested.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred (in Accounting, Finance, or related field)
• Relevant education, certifications, and/or equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of work experience in Accounting or related field
• Experience gained thru college degree or certifications is applicable to above skills.

Core Competencies / 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.

Job Family: Accounting

Company: Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations: Irving, Texas