Accounts Payable Specialist
Houston, TX 
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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)

Performs a variety of specialized and/or technical clerical accounting and bookkeeping functions. Responsible for a complete, systematic set of transactions in specialized accounting. Primarily responsible for all accounting work associated with accounts payable. Performs routine accounting, financial record keeping and reporting functions.

Job Scope & Technical Excellence

  • Developing general knowledge.
  • Developing use and/or application of basic principles, theories and concepts.
  • Basic familiarity with knowledge area, staff, technologies, services, and practices.

Decision Making & Innovation

  • Makes decisions regarding own work within defined parameters.
  • Regularly contributes useful ideas for own work area.

Work Complexity & Independent Judgment

  • Works on problems of limited scope.
  • Work typically consists of a variety of routine tasks, which provide experience and increased job knowledge.
  • Follows standard practices and procedures.

Self-Management & Leadership

  • General instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.
  • May coordinate efforts of others.

Communication & Influence

  • Basic communication - delivers information to individuals within defined parameters.

Education & Experience

  • Associate's Degree, Technical/Business School or equivalent.
  • Typically 3+ years' experience.

Additional Calpine Information

  • Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
  • Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to . Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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