November 10, 2026
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Corporate Senior Accountant

Organization:
Talen Energy Corporation
Region:
United States, Texas, Houston
End of contest:
October 4, 2023
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Accounting/finance
Description
Job Description 

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of journal entries related to:
  • Pension and Postretirement Accounting
  • Payroll/Benefits
  • General and administrative expenses
  • Prepaids
  • Cash activity
  • Monthly accruals

  • Serves as Monthly Close coordinator
  • Perform and review account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts, ensure accuracy of information, and provide variance analysis
  • Track, record and reconcile transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries or other related entities
  • Prepares and analyzes financial statements and other internal/external financial reports
  • Prepares Balance Sheet and Income Statement Flux Analysis
  • Prepares and analyzes requested information in support of the audit requests
  • Assists in the preparation of financial statement workpapers
  • Assists with review and optimization of financial closing processes
  • Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services. Solves more complex problems taking a new perspective on existing solutions

Skills

  • High integrity and direct communication style
  • Demonstrated ability to interact well within a team environment and manage projects
  • Strong financial accounting, analytical and planning abilities with attention to detail
  • Proven ability to work independently and prioritize critical tasks
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with various departments and managers
  • Ability to multitask and to remain calm and patient within compressed timelines

Qualifications

  • Licensed CPA a plus
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Accounting degree; graduate degree is a plus
  • Public Accounting experience within a large firm with SEC and/or power industry clients is a plus

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Contact

Talen Energy Corporation





Pennsylvania United States

www.talenenergy.com