Job Description

NRG is the leading integrated power company in the U.S., built on the strength of our diverse competitive electric generation portfolio and leading retail electricity platform. A Fortune 500 company, NRG creates value through best-in-class operations, reliable and efficient electric generation, and a retail platform serving residential and commercial businesses. Working with electricity customers large and small, we implement sustainable solutions for producing and managing energy, developing smarter energy choices and delivering exceptional service as our retail electricity providers serve almost three million residential and commercial customers throughout the country.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG Energy on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.

This position is governed by a local union contract.

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for the accounting of inventory, fixed assets, cash, and large accounts receivable customers. This person will be required to post journal entries, assist with month end close related tasks and ad hoc reporting as needed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Reconciliation and reporting of inventory at main warehouse, 3PL warehouse in the Netherlands, and inventory on consignment at Amazon.
Coordination of fixed asset process including creation, monitoring, and reporting of capital projects.
Reconciliation of large customer account balances with Amazon, Costco, and other large accounts as needed.
Reconciliation of bank account balances, credit cards, PayPal, and other balance sheet accounts as assigned.
Ad hoc reporting and other accounts receivable related tasks as required, including cash application, creation of new customer accounts, and initial customer credit review for extending credit terms.

Working Conditions:

Open office environment
Some overtime required during the accounting close and as special projects arise

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university required
2-3 years of accounting or finance experience

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Superior written and oral communication skills
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, lean environment, with hands on team player approach
The ability to handle change and make the necessary adjustments to processes
Self-starter and ability to work with minimal supervision
Demonstrate attention to detail and follow through to resolve issues
Capability to deal with internal and external customers in a competent and professional manner
Independent thinker with the ability to analyze and evaluate revenue and accounts receivable data for accuracy and reasonableness.

Advanced Excel 2010 Proficiency

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
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