Senior Associate Accountant

Accountabilities:

• Month-End and Quarterly Close: Manage key components of the monthly and quarterly closing processes across corporate and project entities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and construction-in-progress schedules.

• Development and Project Accounting: Track capitalized development costs by project, apply capitalization policies, account for interconnection deposits and security, and support project write-offs and sales.

• Multi-Entity and Partnership Accounting: Maintain accurate books and records across holding companies and project entities, including joint ventures, partnerships, capital contributions and distributions, intercompany allocations, and management fee billings.

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare financial statements, budget-to-actual analyses, and supporting schedules for investor reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.

• Audit, Tax, and Regulatory Compliance: Prepare schedules and documentation for annual financial statement audits and collaborate with external tax advisors on partnership tax returns, Schedule K-1s, Forms 1099, and state and local tax filings.

• Accounts Payable and Internal Controls: Manage and improve accounts payable workflows, including vendor onboarding, invoice coding, approval processes, and general ledger integrations. Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures as the organization grows.

• Accounting Systems and Process Improvement: Support the optimization, configuration, and integration of cloud-based accounting platforms and financial tools. Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve reporting, and increase operational efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance leadership and other teams to address accounting questions, support business decisions, and maintain consistent financial practices across multiple entities.

• Continuous Improvement: Adapt to evolving business needs, take ownership of new responsibilities, and contribute to building scalable accounting processes in a fast-growing clean energy environment.

Requirements:

• Professional Experience: At least 4 years of accounting experience, including public accounting and/or accounting experience in the energy, real estate, or infrastructure sectors.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

• Technical Accounting Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including ASC 360 (Property, Plant, and Equipment), ASC 842 (Leases), and ASC 810 (Consolidation).

• Multi-Entity Accounting: Demonstrated experience managing month-end close activities across multiple legal entities, including intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and consolidations.

• Accounting Systems: Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, or NetSuite, along with advanced Excel skills.

• Accounts Payable Expertise: Proficiency with accounts payable systems such as Bill.com, Ramp, or Tipalti, including configuring approval workflows, onboarding vendors, coding expenses to entities and projects, and integrating transactions with the general ledger.

• Analytical and Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting strict closing and reporting deadlines.

• Problem-Solving Ability: A curious, proactive mindset with the ability to investigate unfamiliar issues, develop practical solutions, and continuously improve financial processes.

• Communication and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a respectful, team-oriented approach when working across departments and with external partners.

• Adaptability and Ownership: A self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment and can work independently while contributing to shared objectives.

• Industry Motivation: Genuine interest in clean energy development and the financial operations that support sustainable infrastructure projects.

• Travel Availability: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for in-person team summits.

Preferred qualifications:

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure.

• Public accounting experience, particularly with a Big Four or regional accounting firm.

• Experience in renewable energy accounting, including investment tax credits (ITCs) and tax credit transfer accounting.

• Previous experience in a small or medium-sized company or entrepreneurial environment.

• Experience implementing accounting systems, improving financial reporting processes, or automating accounting workflows.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: Annual base salary ranging from $80,000 to $100,000, depending on qualifications, experience, skills, and location.

• Performance-based compensation: Eligibility for an annual bonus based on performance.

• Equity participation: Access to a company equity program.

• Remote-first flexibility: Work remotely while collaborating with a geographically distributed team.

• Retirement savings: Access to a 401(k) plan.

• Paid time off: Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays.

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Financial protection: Life and disability insurance benefits.

• Team connection: Opportunities to participate in in-person team summits and collaborate with colleagues across the organization.

• Career development: Opportunities to expand accounting expertise, contribute to process improvements, and take on increasing responsibility within a growing clean energy business.

• Meaningful impact: Contribute to the financial management of energy development projects that support the expansion of clean energy infrastructure across the United States.