Senior Accountant, US Gas
Location : Princeton, NJ, US, 08540
Company : NRG
Job Summary : Responsible for managing day-to-day activities related to wholesale natural gas transportation payments and physical gas invoicing. Key duties include supporting monthly and quarterly close processes, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and delivering analytics tied to Market Operations. Additional responsibilities involve responding to external audit requests and collaborating with IT and cross-functional stakeholders to implement system enhancements.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities :
- Accurately prepare and process wholesale natural gas pipeline transportation invoices and bilateral physical gas settlements, ensuring timely completion and resolution of discrepancies through detailed reconciliation and collaboration with front office teams.
- Assist with accounting for power plant operations and Energy Management Agreements (EMAs) as they pertain to wholesale natural gas activities.
- Support monthly and quarterly close activities by booking accruals, reconciling and validating data for accuracy, and interpreting results to deliver clear, insightful reporting.
- Assist with accounting for inventory-related transactions, including storage, call options, and park-and-loan activities.
- Work with internal and external auditors by providing documentation, addressing inquiries, and clearly explaining relevant processes as needed.
- Build and sustain strong working relationships with internal and external business partners.
- Assist with special projects and / or ad hoc requests as needed.
- Identify opportunities for process and system improvements, collaborating with IT and other stakeholders to implement changes effectively.
Working Conditions :
Open office environmentHybrid work model, 3 days in office (Corporate office vs Home office)No travel requiredMinimum Requirements :
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting3+ years accounting or finance experienceSolid understanding of journal entries and their impact on the income statement and balance sheetProven ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environmentSelf-motivated with strong time management, reconciliation, and organizational skills; able to meet tight deadlinesProficient excel skills and strong attention to detailEffective communicator with the ability to engage across all levels of internal and external stakeholdersPreferred Qualifications :
Knowledge of the gas wholesale and retail energy markets is a plusSolid analytical and technical skill setAdditional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Proficient with Microsoft Office applicationsEpsilon, Apollo & SAP experience is a plusPhysical Requirements :
N / ANRG 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.