Accounts Payable Specialist

NRG Energy, Inc.

Lehi, UT

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounts Payable, Best Practices, Billing, Career Development, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Finance, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Record Keeping, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Set Goals, Team Building, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Transaction Processing/Management

LOCATION

Lehi, UT

POSTED

3 days ago

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!

Summary:

The Accounts Payable (AP) Associate supports all NRG Energy and its affiliates in all aspects of the Accounts Payable function. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments and assists in maintaining internal controls. The AP Associate plays a key role in supporting departmental goals, fostering team collaboration, and contributing to process improvements and integration efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Coordinate daily AP activities and workflows to ensure timely processing of invoices and payments.

+ Review invoices and check requests for accuracy and completeness prior to submission for approval.

+ Support compliance with IRS 1099 reporting and other regulatory requirements.

+ Assist in implementing and maintaining internal controls to reduce risk and ensure accuracy.

+ Provide training and mentorship to AP staff on procedures, systems, and best practices.

+ Monitor AP transactions and assist in resolving discrepancies or issues.

+ Serve as a point of contact for vendor inquiries and internal department communications.

+ Support audit preparation and documentation efforts.

+ Maintain organized records and ensure proper documentation of AP transactions.

+ Contribute to transition and integration initiatives by supporting training and operational alignment.

Qualifications:

+ Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

+ 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or related finance role.

+ Familiarity with AP systems and ERP platforms (SAP experience is a plus).

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

+ Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and support team development.

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/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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About the Company

NRG Energy, Inc.

In Princeton, NJ—just 20 miles south of Thomas Edison's home—lies the headquarters of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company thatowns and operates one of the country's largest power generation and retail electricity businesses. NRG sells electricity directly to morethan 2 million customers through our retail businesses, Energy Plus, Green Mountain Energy Company, Independence Energy and Reliant,and is capable of generating enough electricity from our power plants to supply more than 20 million homes. NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. We are pioneers in developing cleaner and smarter energy choices for our customers: whether as one of the largest solar power developers in the country, or by building the first privately funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure or by giving customers thelatest smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use. With renewable energy development, electric vehicle support and smart grid technology, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, businesses and communities build a sustainable future. For more information, visit nrgenergy.com.

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Energy and Utilities

FOUNDED

1989

WEBSITE

http://www.nrgenergy.com