Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

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.

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

Open office environment

Hybrid work schedule, 4 days in the office (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

Some overtime may be required to meet quarterly and annual reporting deadlines

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

Public accounting experience and CPA preferred

Knowledge of SAP, HFM, and Wdesk preferred

Three years of SEC reporting experience

Energy industry experience preferred

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