Senior Accountant

Direct message the job poster from CenTrio Who is CenTrio? CenTrio is a leading provider of sustainable energy services for higher education, healthcare campuses, and cities, managing utility infrastructures across 10 U.S. cities and serving over 170+ million square feet. We deliver efficient electricity, steam, hot water, and chilled water, offering reduced costs, lower emissions, and exceptional reliability. As a subsidiary of a global Infrastructure Investment Consortium, CenTrio benefits from strong financial backing and manages high-quality, long-term assets that ensure stable, growing cash flows. CenTrio is planning an aggressive growth strategy during the next 30 years. CenTrio will expand the existing district energy grids, build new systems in other parts of the cities already located, pursue growth to expand its public-private partnerships (P3) with higher education and healthcare customers (both Design-Build-Finance-Operations-Maintain and other types of long-term concession arrangements), add to its power generation portfolio, introduce alternate fuels and technologies, and provide services to other municipalities. Job Summary The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the Company’s Accounting and Finance team, reporting directly to the Assistant Controller/Financial Projects Manager. The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the P3 accounting team. The successful candidate will ensure the execution of month-end/quarterly/annual reporting, budget-to-actual analyses, and forecast projections. The successful candidate will also be expected to assist with ad-hoc tasks, such as technical accounting research, and financial modeling/budgeting. The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, strong commitment to deadlines and team, is process-oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and has a superior accounting and finance foundation. This position offers a hybrid work structure, allowing flexibility to work remotely or from the office based on business needs. While remote work is an option, working from the office is encouraged for tasks requiring high collaboration or on-site completion. Office attendance can vary weekly, typically ranging from 2 to 4 days in any given week. Core Responsibilities Preparation of monthly/yearly closings including processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded in accordance with U. S. GAAP Perform monthly account reconciliations Administer company credit card and expense reporting process Prepare monthly/weekly/ad-hoc flux analyses and other ad-hoc reports to analyze financial and operating results Prepare or collaborate on technical accounting memos to analyze complicated or unusual transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP Assist in the preparation of P3 budget models Assist in the preparation of audit support schedules and communications with the external auditors Working Style to Be Successful in This Role: Highly analytical with a keen attention to detail Demonstrates exceptional initiative and execution skills Strong oral and written communication abilities Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills Capable of developing and maintaining positive relationships internally and externally Adapts quickly in a dynamic, complex, and fast-paced environment, managing changing priorities effectively Delivers high-quality work with speed and accuracy Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently with minimal supervision Professional Experience & Knowledge: Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process Experience in technical accounting including implementation of new accounting standards (i.e. revenue recognition, leases, etc.) Revenue recognition and percentage of completion accounting experience is considered a plus Experience working with D365 is considered a plus 2-5 years of experience in accounting or finance related positions Technical Skills & Requirements: Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant technical discipline CPA preferred Proficient in Microsoft tools (especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail Why Join CenTrio? CenTrio offers a dynamic and friendly work environment, dedicated to nurturing a top-notch team culture! Additionally, CenTrio offers an array of fabulous benefits and perks. Medical Benefits first day of hire Option of supplemental Life & AD&D benefits Company paid High Deductible Healthcare Benefit Plan 401k plan with 5% match Training Opportunities and career progression Competitive salaries that reflect the value of skills and experience Dynamic and friendly work environment in a rapidly expanding industry with a national presence Remote, Hybrid, and In Office schedules available dependent on job responsibilities 24-hour Employee Assistance Program/Hotline Corporate discounts (Travel, Entertainment, Home, Auto, Apparel, Health and Wellbeing, and other various retail options) Conditions of Employment: Successful completion of Criminal Background Check and Drug Test Valid Texas State Driver’s License All certifications/licenses must be up to date CenTrio strives to create a culture of health and wellness. As of December 1, 2021, and consistent with applicable state law, CenTrio will decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products. (WASHINGTON, DENVER and TEXAS ONLY) Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) CenTrio maintains a steadfast commitment to a proactive safety culture, with HSE being a collective responsibility throughout the organization. Your HSE accountability also encompasses: Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisor

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We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team. CenTrio is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse work force that reflect the multicultural nature of the nation and our world and bring unique strengths and abilities which contribute to CenTrio. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Construction and Services for Renewable Energy Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CenTrio by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Accountant” roles. Graduate Accountant – Houston – Part Time Houston, TX $55,000.00-$60,000.00 4 days ago Houston, TX $75,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Houston, TX $75,000.00-$105,000.00 2 weeks ago Houston, TX $92,000.00-$103,000.00 3 weeks ago Houston, TX $55,000.00-$60,000.00 10 months ago Houston, TX $59,100.00-$89,800.00 2 days ago Houston, TX $65,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks ago Houston, TX $69,700.00-$104,600.00 1 day ago Houston, TX $69,700.00-$104,600.00 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr CenTrio