Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare supporting schedules for financial reporting and management analysis.
• Analyze financial transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Support fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and respond to internal and external auditor requests.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Collaborate with Finance, FP&A, Operations, and other business partners to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Assist with process improvements, automation initiatives, and implementation of accounting best practices.
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• One of the following:

o Three (3) or more years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or industry environment; or

o One to two (1-2) years of public accounting experience.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Experience in the renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities, or project-based industries.
• Familiarity with internal controls and audit support.

Key Competencies

• General ledger accounting
• Financial reporting
• Month-end close
• Account reconciliations
• U.S. GAAP
• Financial analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Cross-functional collaboration

Experience

• Three (3) or more years of accounting experience in a corporate or industry environment, or
• One to two (1-2) years of public accounting experience.