Senior Financial Accountant

Overview

A leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their Finance department. The organization is a major player in the battery energy storage market, with approximately 2.0 GWh of projects in operation or construction and over 25 GWh in the development pipeline. The role supports the transition to a cleaner and more reliable electric grid by providing key financial accounting functions for utility-scale energy storage projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, account and bank reconciliations, revenue invoicing, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and variance analyses
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of operating project billings, expenses, and related accruals each month
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules; manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations across multiple entities
• Support project accounting and capitalization activities such as construction and development costs, fixed asset additions, and placed-in-service activity
• Prepare financial reporting, compliance deliverables, and audit support for tax equity investors, lenders, banks, external auditors, and other third parties
• Identify and support process improvements, automation tools, and AI agents to enhance accounting efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Treasury, FP&A, Asset Management, Development, and other teams to support cash management, debt activity, reporting, and operational accounting needs
• Perform ad hoc projects and provide financial information support to other departments as needed
• Comply with all company policies and procedures

Requirements

• 4-7 years of relevant accounting or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field
• Hands-on experience with accounting software; experience with Sage Intacct is a plus but not required
• Experience with multi-entity structures; partnership accounting and consolidations preferred
• Strong technical and analytical accounting background, familiarity with complex accounting issues including consolidations, U.S. GAAP, foreign currency translation, multiple corporate structures, equity, and investment accounting
• Proven ability to meet deadlines for monthly and quarterly reporting and special projects, with thorough analyses and reconciliations
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Self-starter with flexibility, eagerness to learn, and ownership of projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Sage Intacct ERP experience
• Renewable energy industry experience
• CPA certification (not required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 plus 20% bonus potential (actual offer depends on skills and experience)
• 401(k) program with 6% company match
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off: 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 9 observed holidays

Location

This is a remote position within the continental United States (international work is not permitted). Periodic travel to company offices, project sites, or other meeting locations may be required as needed.