Senior Accountant

Nrg Bluewater Wind; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to assist in preparing consolidated 10-K/10-Q, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting workpapers for the Financial Reporting function.

You will help prepare quarterly and annual stand‑alone financials, use reporting software, research accounting guidance to ensure GAAP and SEC compliance, and support external audits and SOX controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting rules/regulations.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of consolidated 10-K and 10-Q, including notes and MD&A.
• Prepare quarterly and annual stand‑alone financial statements and related workpapers.
• Support external audit requests and Sarbanes‑Oxley controls testing.
• Research new accounting guidance to ensure GAAP/SEC compliance.
• Maintain documentation for accounting policies and disclosures.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed.

Skills

SEC reporting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

HFM

Wdesk

Excel

Word

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Job Summary:

• Assist in the preparation of the consolidated 10-K and 10-Q, associated workpapers, other stand‑alone financial statements and various other analyses in support of the Financial Reporting function at NRG.
• Participate in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings such as Forms 10-Q and 10-K, including preparation of workpaper support for financial statements, footnotes, management discussion and analysis, and external auditor compliance checklists
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual stand‑alone financial statements
• Utilize financial reporting software to create, maintain and update reporting templates and data queries
• Actively research new and existing accounting guidance to ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC rules, including preparation of documentation for appropriate accounting and disclosure of complex business transactions and events
• Support various aspects of the external audit, including managing audit requests to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements
• Document internal control procedures and assist internal audit with periodic testing to ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley Act and controls pertaining to financial reporting process
• Assist with special projects involving financial deliverables and ad hoc reporting, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment
• Hybrid work schedule, 4 days in the office (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
• Some overtime may be required to meet quarterly and annual reporting deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Three to five years of experience demonstrating a working knowledge of accounting and reporting principles
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and SEC reporting rules and regulations
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, and computer savvy with respect to general ledger and reporting software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public accounting experience and CPA preferred
• Knowledge of SAP, HFM, and Wdesk preferred
• Three years of SEC reporting experience
• Energy industry experience preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Robust writing and verbal communication skills
• Flexible interpersonal style
• Solid attention to details, with the capability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytic abilities

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