NRG Energy · 1 day ago
Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $129K/yr
3+ years expNRG Energy is a dynamic workplace that encourages employees to take charge of their career and development. The Senior Accountant in Corporate Accounting will perform payroll and benefit related accounting tasks, manage reconciliations, and assist in various audits and inquiries while collaborating closely with regional accountants and the payroll department.
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Responsibilities
Perform payroll and benefit related monthly and quarterly journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis of U.S. and Canadian payroll companies
Ensure benefit accruals and allocations are properly recorded monthly and adjusted upon payout, generally annually
Validate severance and retention automated postings monthly with manual entries as needed
Run equity compensation reports and validate automated postings monthly with manual entries as needed
Assist with correspondonce to questions from regional accountants and during budget-to-actual analysis while liasing with payroll department
Assist with audit inquiries and perform walkthroughs with audit teams
Assist with quarterly analytical review of payroll and benefits which may include bonus, vacation, equity compensation, medical, and 401k
Gain an in-depth understanding of the payroll costing structure of NRG’s various operating plants and lines of business including payroll and burden cost centers
Coordinate monthly and quarterly deliverables with various Talent groups across NRG
Work closely with payroll department as it relates to payroll processing and month end payroll accruals and its related impact to the GL clearing accounts for US and Canadian payroll companies
Assist with payroll related upgrades and implementations whether for SAP payroll or related benefit accrual programs
Adhere to all Sarbanes Oxley and controls requirements
Assist with special projects as requested with overtime required as needed
Serve as a backup for other corporate accounting tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with in accounting with 3-5 years of experience in general accounting and payroll related experience
Familiar with payroll processing, particularly in-house
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with SAP and HFM/Hyperion or similar ERP system preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Good working knowledge of GAAP
Proven attention to detail; demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources
Proven analytical and problem solving skills
Preferred
Experience with SAP and HFM/Hyperion or similar ERP system preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus
Short- and long-term incentives
Program-specific awards
Medical
Vision
Dental
401K
Flexible spending accounts
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $216M
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
Recent News
2026-01-08
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