Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets

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Job Summary:

Perform accounting, analysis and reporting for capital projects and xed assets of NRG Inc and its aliates.

Essential Duties:

• Perform the accounting, processing, and analysis of xed assets.
• Perform xed asset accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month end close. Duties will include calculation of monthly Capitalized Interest and depreciation, capitalization of CIP projects, preparation of necessary journal entries and posting thereof in the accounting system.
• Record and maintain records of fixed assets, including additions, retirements, and transfers.
• Reconcile xed asset accounts to general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Support the Corporate Tax group with the annual property tax lings.
• Liaison with plants, accounting and other groups to facilitate CIP reviews and month end close tasks.
• Assist with external and internal audit requests.
• Report monthly variance on capital expenditures to FP&A and Operations group.
• Prepare depreciation forecast for NRG and its aliates.
• Provide assistance with special projects as necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Open oce environment
• Position is designated as hybrid, meaning 3 days per week in the office, two days per week remote. Hybrid schedule determined by management.
• Some overtime may be required during close cycle and for special projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Two to three years of experience in general accounting and nance.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently in team-oriented culture.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Preferred Qualications:

Experience with SAP, HFM and Microsoft Oce Excel and other Microsoft Oce applications preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proactive, analytical with critical thinking skills and keen judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to eectively communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of internal or external groups.
• Strong people skills and ability to work in both team environments and independently. Prociency with Microsoft Oce and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized with an initiative-taking approach. Strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills.

The base salary range for this position is $80,240-132,360 *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

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/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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