Senior Accountant, Construction

Scottsdale, Houston, Denver: $83,000 - $92,000 San Diego, Princeton: $101,000 - $112,000 San Francisco: $105,000 - $122,000 Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager of Construction Accounting, the Senior Accountant is responsible for financial data management, journal entries, account reconciliations, timely completion, and assistance with monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting for various components of Clearway. This person will also be responsible for other ad hoc projects as assigned, which will cover all aspects of accounting for Clearway’s Construction renewable energy projects. The primary objective is to account for and report on multiple utility-scale construction ownership structures. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume. Execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process within clearly specified time frames, following established internal control processes and procedures. Perform analytical functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close. Duties include analysis of income statements, balance sheets, and equity transactions, preparation of financial statements, and general accounting support for financed and non-financed projects. Prepare monthly draw packages for assigned construction projects. Utilize financial reporting software to create, maintain, and update reporting templates and data queries. Prepare and maintain adequate documentation to support financial statement assertions and the performance of internal control over financial reporting. Support the business by providing accurate general ledger account coding for construction projects. Support the corporate accounting teams with ad hoc requests, including fixed asset form preparation. Assist with the preparation of quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements of multiple construction projects in accordance with GAAP to comply with the reporting requirements of the lender and ownership agreements, which include tax equity and cash equity ownership structures. In close collaboration with other technical accounting professionals, assist with researching technical accounting and reporting matters, accounting principles, and financial reporting rules. Collaborate with and respond to ad hoc requests from key stakeholders within the organization (e.g., Treasury, Portfolio Finance, Construction). The financial statements over which this accountant will preside are key deliverables to current and prospective institutional investors and lenders. Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned. Support the annual audit process for standalone audits, which includes compiling financial statements and footnote schedules, providing data requests to external auditors, and providing substantial support for audit selections. Support parent and affiliate company audit requests from external auditors. Work with internal functional departments (e.g., Treasury, Construction, Engineering, and Procurement) and external groups to ensure reported financial results are completed in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with company policies and procedures. On an as-needed basis, support the Tax department as needed for income tax preparation for partnership returns or tax provisions. Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university. Minimum 4 years of experience in general accounting. Knowledge of ERP accounting system. Ability to handle multiple concurrent efforts and provide high-quality deliverables accurately and on time. Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Practical understanding and application of internal control processes and procedures over financial accounting and reporting. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including performing financial and analytical computations in Excel. Detail-oriented and adaptable to changing working requirements. Ability to work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment that emphasizes attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and working together to achieve company-wide objectives. Demonstrate a “can-do” attitude in embracing company goals and initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr NextGenEnergyJobs