Accountant Jobs at NRG Energy with Visa Sponsorship
NRG Energy hires Accountants across financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and energy sector cost management. The company has a consistent track record of supporting visa sponsorship for accounting professionals, making it a viable target if you're pursuing H-1B or employment-based Green Card pathways.
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Get Access To All JobsAs an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!
Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for a full range of financial and operational analysis, and various other financial projects in support of the Retail Business Units.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
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Responsible for accounting support of the Retail Companies including but not limited to:
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Prepare and analyze monthly profitability.
- Interface in a variety of forums to research and obtain financial information relating to variance analysis.
- Prepare monthly accounting entries.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting documents or schedules.
- Maintain monthly data models.
- Analyze detail level data from the Data Warehouse.
- Assist in the on-going development or enhancements of the current accounting and reporting functions.
- Ensure SOX and internal controls are operating effectively, and documentation is accurate and complete.
Working Conditions:
- Open office environment.
- Some overtime required during the accounting close and as special projects arise.
- Hybrid Work Schedule (in office 4 days per week).
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university required.
- 3-5 years of Accounting or Finance Experience.
- Previous experience in the Power Industry preferred.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in effectively communicating to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form.
- Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to make decisions and take appropriate action.
- Adapts effectively to a new and changing environments.
- Strong analytical skills and flexibility in dealing with multiple projects.
- Comfortably handles risk and uncertainty.
- Detail-oriented.
- Proficient in the operation of personal computers and windows-based software, specifically Excel. Experience in SAP and HFM would be beneficial but is not required.
- Works independently through the use of initiative and self-motivation.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
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/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
Official description on file with Talent.
As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!
Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for a full range of financial and operational analysis, and various other financial projects in support of the Retail Business Units.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
-
Responsible for accounting support of the Retail Companies including but not limited to:
-
Prepare and analyze monthly profitability.
- Interface in a variety of forums to research and obtain financial information relating to variance analysis.
- Prepare monthly accounting entries.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting documents or schedules.
- Maintain monthly data models.
- Analyze detail level data from the Data Warehouse.
- Assist in the on-going development or enhancements of the current accounting and reporting functions.
- Ensure SOX and internal controls are operating effectively, and documentation is accurate and complete.
Working Conditions:
- Open office environment.
- Some overtime required during the accounting close and as special projects arise.
- Hybrid Work Schedule (in office 4 days per week).
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university required.
- 3-5 years of Accounting or Finance Experience.
- Previous experience in the Power Industry preferred.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in effectively communicating to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form.
- Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to make decisions and take appropriate action.
- Adapts effectively to a new and changing environments.
- Strong analytical skills and flexibility in dealing with multiple projects.
- Comfortably handles risk and uncertainty.
- Detail-oriented.
- Proficient in the operation of personal computers and windows-based software, specifically Excel. Experience in SAP and HFM would be beneficial but is not required.
- Works independently through the use of initiative and self-motivation.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
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/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
Official description on file with Talent.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Accountant Jobs at NRG Energy Jobs
Align Your Credentials to Energy Sector Standards
NRG Energy's accounting roles frequently involve FERC regulatory filings and utility cost accounting. Ensure your resume highlights any experience with energy industry financials, cost-of-service models, or regulated asset accounting before you apply.
Pursue CPA Licensure Before Filing Season
NRG prioritizes CPA-licensed candidates for mid-to-senior accounting roles. If you're on OPT or a grace period, use that window to sit for remaining CPA sections, since licensure signals readiness for regulated-industry reporting responsibilities.
Target Roles That Qualify as Specialty Occupations
For H-1B sponsorship, your accountant role must meet USCIS specialty occupation standards. Focus on positions requiring a specific accounting degree, not general finance analyst titles, which face heavier USCIS scrutiny during adjudication.
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Filter for NRG Energy accountant roles confirmed to offer visa sponsorship using Migrate Mate, so you're only spending time on positions where sponsorship is a documented part of the hiring process rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Build Timeline Around USCIS Annual H-1B Cap
H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap with registration opening each March. If you're targeting an NRG accounting role, time your application process so an offer can be secured before the registration window, allowing your employer to meet DOL prevailing wage requirements on the LCA.
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Find Accountant at NRG Energy JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does NRG Energy sponsor H-1B visas for Accountants?
Yes, NRG Energy has sponsored H-1B visas for Accountants. The company operates in the regulated energy sector, where accounting roles typically meet USCIS specialty occupation requirements due to the degree-specific nature of the work. Your offer letter and job duties need to clearly reflect those requirements for the petition to be approvable.
How do I apply for Accountant jobs at NRG Energy?
Apply through NRG Energy's careers portal, where openings are listed by function and location. To find roles specifically confirmed for visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate to filter NRG Energy accountant positions by sponsorship type. Tailor your application to highlight energy sector accounting experience, CPA status, and familiarity with regulatory financial reporting.
Which visa types does NRG Energy commonly use for Accountant roles?
NRG Energy sponsors both H-1B nonimmigrant visas and employment-based immigrant visas, primarily EB-2 and EB-3, for Accountants. H-1B is the most common starting point. Longer-term employees may pursue PERM labor certification through DOL as the first step toward a Green Card under the EB-2 or EB-3 categories.
What qualifications does NRG Energy expect for sponsored Accountant positions?
NRG typically expects a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field, with CPA licensure preferred for roles involving financial statement preparation or regulatory reporting. Experience with energy sector cost accounting, FERC reporting standards, or internal controls in a regulated industry strengthens your candidacy significantly over general corporate accounting backgrounds.
How do I plan my timeline if NRG Energy agrees to sponsor my H-1B?
H-1B registration opens each March through USCIS, with the cap lottery typically completed by late April. If you receive an offer, your employer must first file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting the H-1B petition. Cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date, so factor in a three-to-six month gap between registration selection and your actual start date.
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