Senior Accountant, Fuels and Emissions

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Job Summary: 

Responsible for the day-to-day Renewables accounting, settlements, and analytics for all Renewable Energy Credit (REC) transactions as related to Market Operations. This includes month-end and quarter-end accounting close and reporting tasks related to REC activity, as well as monthly tie outs with counterparties.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for renewable accounting, reporting and analysis of REC activity on a monthly, quarterly, yearly basis
• Handle the settlement and tie-out process for REC activity for a given month
• Work closely with front office desks to understand strategies around REC optimization
• Create and monitor monthly compliance accruals related to various RPS obligations
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Help to create and enhance analytic measurements to improve knowledge and tracking of retail margin and business performance
• Work with internal and external auditors and provide support as requested
• Evaluate and implement process and system changes where necessary, which include working with IT and other stakeholder groups
• Assist with special projects as requested

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree with major in finance or accounting
• 4+ years accounting or data analytic experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented culture in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA designation is an asset
• Good knowledge of controls and balance sheet discipline
• Good knowledge of journal entries with respect to income statement and the balance sheet
• Knowledge of the gas wholesale and retail energy markets is a plus
• Solid analytical and technical skill set

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system is preferred

The base salary range for this position is: $78,480 - $129,480* *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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