What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Accounting position at NRG Energy?
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NRG
At NRG, we're bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information regarding NRG is available at
Summer Internship Program
Our 10-week program is designed to increase future employment potential for prospects while providing a valuable resource to the business. This Summer Internship will appeal to proactive and self-motivated college juniors/seniors with a genuine desire to learn about the energy business and industry. During the internship, candidates will work on real projects and have real responsibilities. NRG aims to help candidates build strengths, gain skills that can be transferred to any workplace, and stand out from the crowd.
Ideal Candidate
This Intern role within the organization is an Accounting Intern based in Princeton, NJ. NRG is looking for self- driven, high-caliber individuals who can grasp complex commercial issues and harness information to deliver solutions. In return, NRG will provide the support, guidance, and opportunities to help our ideal candidate be successful. As the emerging talent and a valuable future asset, NRG seeks to help candidates make significant impact, inspire people, and provide exceptional customer service.
Accounting Intern Responsibilities include
- Project work will consist of working across Plant, Market Operations, Corporate and Financial Reporting accounting areas to understand various operational topics and related accounting and reporting implications
- Complete monthly accounting close including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliationassistance among various sub teams
- Participate in the quarterly reporting deliverables process including but not limited to Management Discussion and Analysis preparation, Balance Sheet Variance analysis, 10Q footnote disclosure
- Perform ad hoc financial reporting request support in Excel, Word and/or PowerPoint
- Participate in projects and other duties as assigned
NRG Interns need to be able to demonstrate the following behaviors
* Build and maintain effective working relationships; Communicate/collaborate effectively
* Have a positive impact through self-awareness and social skills
* Deliver excellent customer service
* Take initiative and set high standards for self
* Look at the bigger picture and recognize the impact of your actions
* Learn from experience to perform in new or changing situations
* Focus energy on what will make a difference and deliver exceptionally
Minimum Qualifications
* Degree discipline: Accounting
* Must have completed second year of college with a 3.0 GPA or higher
* Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
* NRG and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Working Conditions
* Open office environment
* Primary Location of Employment: Princeton, NJ
* Based on placement, location, the schedule of your work week will be a hybrid work schedule: a combination of remote work and in-office per team needs
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.
