Accountant I

TXU Retail Services Company; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp in Irving, Texas, is seeking an Accountant I to support daily accounting operations and ensure accuracy and efficiency. The role welcomes 0–3 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, with opportunities to grow in a collaborative environment.

You will gather data for reporting, assist with the close process, and look for process improvements while working in a team to meet deadlines and comply with company policies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred (in Accounting, Finance, or related field)
• Experience: 0-3 years in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Skills: Experience with accounting and/or reporting systems; strong financial analysis, problem solving & communication

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned tasks with attention to accuracy and adherence to established procedures and controls
• Gathers, organizes, and verifies data to support reporting, analysis, and decision-making
• Assists with process enhancements by identifying potential improvements in daily activities
• Works effectively within a team to meet deadlines and deliverables while ensuring compliance with company policies
• Actively develops skills through hands-on experience and engagement in learning opportunities

Skills

Accounting software

Financial analysis

Data verification

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting ERP systems

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available

Job Summary The Accountant I contributes to the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting program by performing essential accounting tasks and supporting daily accounting operations.

Job Description Key Accountabilities

• Completes assigned tasks with attention to accuracy and adherence to established procedures and controls
• Gathers, organizes, and verifies data to support reporting, analysis, and decision-making
• Assists with process enhancements by identifying potential improvements in daily activities
• Works effectively within a team to meet deadlines and deliverables while ensuring compliance with company policies
• Actively develops skills through hands-on experience and engagement in learning opportunities

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred (in Accounting, Finance, or related field)

Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience preferred in the Energy industry, but not required

Skills:

• Experience with accounting and/or reporting systems
• Strong financial analysis, problem solving & communication skills
• Process improvement oriented
• Fundamental understanding of the accounting close process

Core Competencies / Key Metrics

• Business Acumen and Industry Insights: navigate and assess Vistra operations and the broader electricity and power generation environment.
• Technology and Process Acumen: holistic comprehension of end-to-end processes and associated enabling technologies.
• Data Analytics and Strategic Decision Support: harness the power of data and influence strategic decision making.
• Effective Communication and Continuous Improvement: support organizational transformation and foster a collaborative, transparent environment.
• Accounting Acumen: leverage accounting expertise for business activities with accuracy, precision, and timeliness.

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Job Family Accounting Company Vistra Corporate Services Company Locations Irving, Texas Texas

We are a company of people committed to:

• Exceeding Customer Expectations
• Great People
• Teamwork
• Competitive Spirit
• Effective Communication

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential power resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine.

Vistra is the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 41,000 megawatts, or enough to power 20 million homes, operating in all of the major competitive wholesale markets in the country.

Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation and expansion with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities.

The company continues to grow its zero-carbon resources, operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the country, substantial battery energy storage capacity, and a growing number of solar facilities.

Vistra is one of the largest competitive electricity providers in the country and takes an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail, offering solutions to meet customers’ needs, including more than 50 renewable energy plans.

Through its family of retail brands, Vistra serves approximately 5 million residential, commercial, and industrial retail customers.

As a leader in the responsible transformation of the country’s energy supply, Vistra has made significant progress towards its 2030 and 2050 targets.

The company has committed to a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, as compared to our 2010 baseline, and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, assuming necessary technological advancements and public policy incentives are achieved.

Learn more about our environmental, social, and governance efforts and read the company’s sustainability report at https://vistracorp.com/sustainability/.

Vistra's hardworking team is committed to its purpose, "lighting up lives, powering a better way forward" and is guided by four core principles: we do business the right way, we work as a team, we compete to win, and we care about our stakeholders, including our customers, our communities where we work and live, our employees, and our investors.

Learn more about how Vistra is powering a better way forward at vistracorp.com.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.