Senior Accountant

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• Assist in the preparation of the consolidated 10-K and 10-Q, associated work papers, 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

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