NRG Energy Looking for Senior Accountant, Accounting Research – Hybrid at United States, New Jersey, Princeton Full Time

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Job Summary:

The Accounting Research team is at the forefront of key technical accounting matters and financing reporting requirements. The Accounting Research team supports various businesses across the organization including, but not limited to, customer operations, plant and market operations, Treasury and M&A. The Accounting Research team also provides technical accounting training to the organization, as needed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review transactions, contracts, investments and financing arrangements to determine the appropriate U.S. GAAP treatment utilizing FASB guidance and interpretations, research tools and other accounting literature and prepare written documentation on relevant conclusions

• Provide research support to various teams on accounting topics related to acquisitions, dispositions, revenue recognition, leases, investments, debt issuances & refinancing, impairments, variable interest entities, equity compensation arrangements and various other topics

• Monitor the standard-setting authorities for changes in U.S. GAAP or SEC reporting requirements and communicate changes to the accounting, finance and financial reporting teams

• Provide technical accounting training on various topics to the accounting, finance and financial reporting teams

• Assist in the identification, implementation and documentation of new accounting policies or updates to existing accounting policies for distribution to the company

• Assist in integrating new accounting requirements into company accounting procedures

• Interpret current accounting policies to provide clarification of accounting requirements

• Assist in financial reporting reviews for the 10K and 10Q, as needed, to meet financial reporting deadlines and ensure disclosures are appropriate

• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment

• Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

• Some overtime could be required during quarterly and annual period filings or as special projects arise

• Minimal travel required

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum of 4 years accounting and/or finance experience

• CPA license or pursuing a CPA license

• Knowledge in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements

• Experience in highly collaborative work environments

• Demonstrated ability to work with various departments and individuals to resolve problems in a timely manner

• Excellent written communication skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-finance colleagues in “plain English”

• Detail-oriented with ability to manage conflicting priorities without sacrificing accuracy

• Strong research skills, including familiarity with the FASB codification

• Strong initiative and a process improvement mindset

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the energy or gas industry (whether retail or conventional) a plus

• Background in public accounting, Big 4 firms a plus

This posting is not open to applicants who reside in or intend to work remotely (fully or partially) from the State of Colorado, New York City, or West Chester County, NY.If you reside in or intend to work remotely from Colorado, New York City, or Westchester County, you may contact to request access to post for this position. If such request is granted, you will be provided pay range and other information as required by applicable law. Please include the job title in your request.

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NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant’s experience or skills. Official description on file with Talent.