Fixed Assets & Capital Projects Accountant

NRG Energy; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our capital projects and fixed assets team. You will perform accounting, analysis and reporting for fixed assets across NRG Inc and its affiliates, ensuring accuracy and timely month-end close.

In this role you will calculate depreciation, capitalize CIP projects, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support audits while collaborating with tax, operations and FP&A to drive reliable financial results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• 2–3 years of general accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently in a team-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, processing, and analysis of fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly depreciation and capitalization of CIP projects; journal entries.
• Record additions, retirements and transfers of fixed assets.
• Reconcile fixed asset accounts to the general ledger monthly.
• Assist Corporate Tax with annual property tax filings.
• Coordinate CIP reviews with plants and other groups.
• Support external and internal audits.
• Report monthly variances on capital expenditures to FP&A and Operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

HFM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

NRG Energy is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our capital projects and fixed assets team. You will perform accounting, analysis and reporting for fixed assets across NRG Inc and its affiliates, ensuring accuracy and timely month-end close.

In this role you will calculate depreciation, capitalize CIP projects, prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support audits while collaborating with tax, operations and FP&A to drive reliable financial results.