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)

This position performs routine and moderately complex clerical accounting, reporting and financial functions.

Job Responsibilities

• 75% - Audit and accurately process accounts payable invoices (PO and Non-PO), Credit Memos, Returns and Expense Reports ensuring compliance with Calpine Energy Solutions policies.
• 15% - Communicate directly with various internal departments and external partners. Act as a liaison between Client and other departments (e.g. Accounting, Procurement, Accounting Application Support, IT).
• 5% - Investigates Client-centric system issues. Recommend and write specifications for changes. Participate in multiple projects and process improvement initiatives.
• 5% - Assist in special projects. Management & Associate Competencies: • Interpersonal Skills/Behaviors: Openness; Focus on Performance; Business Knowledge; Critical Thinking Skills

Job Requirements

• Requires accounting or finance experience; education may be substituted for the required experience.
• Must have good knowledge of business and job experience in routine accounting or finance.
• Must have good knowledge and experience in reconciling vendor statements and accounts.
• At least 2 years of previous Accounts Payable experience is preferred.
• Experience in Great Plains and electronic workflow systems is highly desirable.
• Ideal candidate must possess general knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Experience with expense report processing is a plus • Ability to convey technical information and prepare written correspondences in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be able to respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Requires excellent service and communication skills and effectively interact with others. Must acquire and maintain intimate knowledge of the customer’s needs and desire to exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Must be organized and possess the skills of planning, controlling and coordinating in individual activities.
• Ability to develop understanding of and follow business processes.
• Ability to develop alternative recommendations to issues within area of functional responsibility.
• Must be able to work in a team environment. Positively influences others by actions and example.

Salary Information

Salary $46181.70 to $64,654.15

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 hrrecruitment@calpine.com. 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)