Senior Accountant

Overview

• Serve as a Senior Accountant, contributing to the financial management of renewable energy projects.
• Perform accounting and reporting duties for solar project entities and tax equity partnerships.
• Execute monthly close processes and prepare financial statements with accuracy.
• Support complex partnership accounting and renewable energy financial matters.
• Collaborate with management to analyze financial results and provide insights.
• Contribute to ERP system optimization and automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Document accounting processes and identify efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic environment focused on renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and post journal entries for project entities and tax equity funds.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve variances promptly.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations to management.
• Support consolidation processes and intercompany reconciliations.
• Track and account for work-in-progress and project capitalization.
• Monitor operating expenses and ensure accurate reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to external auditor requests.
• Assist with tracking and accounting for Investment Tax Credits and other incentives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in multi-entity environments.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Sage Intacct preferred.
• Proficiency in fixed assets, WIP, and revenue recognition accounting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proactive mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to renewable energy or project-based accounting is advantageous.