Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following; other duties may be assigned)

The Senior Accountant role will be a key team member working with multiple accounting teams. This role will be responsible for accounting and reporting for construction and development activities, including construction and development accruals and reporting as well as tracking of eligible costs for appropriate recognition of grant proceeds. In addition, this role will assist in certain reporting requirements related to grants received and tracking of eligible costs.

Responsibilities include applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information, prepare regulatory reports for analysis and review, prepare entries for general ledger accounts and documenting business transactions for assigned areas. The role requires analysis of financial information relating to assets, liabilities and capital balances and will include preparing balance sheets and profit & loss statements and perform monthly and quarterly analysis. Required to work collaboratively within department and with cross functional teams as part of day to day activities.

Job Scope & Span of Control

• Solid, working accounting knowledge of US GAAP in construction and development areas.
• Working knowledge of construction accounting on long lived projects with government reporting requirements
• Experienced professional with full understanding of job, company and industry practices.
• Performs in fully functioning capacity, with independent contributor capacity.
• Creates accounting records and journal entries including general accounting and costing entries.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts and document business transactions.
• Performs specified tasks related to G/L and monthly close, reporting and reconciliations.
• Perform internal controls testing of key controls within the company.
• Applies advanced skills contributing to knowledge areas within function.

Decision Making & Impact

• Makes decisions regarding own work, sometimes in ambiguous situations; makes recommendations regarding own function/discipline.
• Solves operational problems and associated technical issues; modifies existing tools, techniques or processes.

Work Complexity & Independent Judgement

• Works on problems of more advanced complexity.
• Uses independent judgment within defined policies and practices.
• Interprets guidelines, select methods, techniques, and analytical approach.

Self - Management & Leadership

• Little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Begins to provide leadership through self-review of process and controls to identify improvements.

Communication & Influence

• Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instruction, and reporting results with others within the group.
• Resource integrator - builds professional networks and identifies and connects resources to achieve goals.
• Interacts with other teams including finance, treasury, legal, and development teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Requires 2-6 years' experience in related field, C.P.A. preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and use of analytical tools
• Working knowledge of Peoplesoft and Reporting BI tools preferred.
• Industry experienced preferred.

Additional Calpine Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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