Sr. Operational Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Sr. Operational Accountant to oversee project-level accounting activities for operational assets in Dana Point, California. This position plays a central role in managing revenue, expenses, reporting, and financial analysis while partnering with teams across finance, asset management, legal, and commercial operations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to interpret complex contract terms and improve processes in a growing, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage accounting activities for operating projects, including billing, collections, vendor invoices, and recurring financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain procedures that support accurate revenue recognition in alignment with company policy and applicable accounting guidance.
• Coordinate monthly operations and maintenance disbursements with vendors and treasury partners, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
• Review contractual terms and internal controls to confirm that payments and revenue-related transactions are recorded properly.
• Partner with asset management, portfolio finance, legal, and commercial stakeholders to provide clear insight into project financial performance.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close deliverables to support complete and accurate general ledger results.
• Perform financial analysis on an as-needed basis to support decision-making, operational reviews, and management reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and improve the effectiveness of operational accounting processes.• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to renewable energy or other project-based industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience applying revenue accounting principles, including ASC 606 and contract-based billing considerations.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as NetSuite is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams in a changing environment.
• Ability to work on-site in California at least 3 days per week and travel up to 10% as needed.