Staff Accountant

The CompanyThe energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history. Meeting the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity will require new ideas, new infrastructure, and talented people committed to building for the future. At Cypress Creek Energy, we’re meeting that challenge by developing and operating the energy infrastructure needed to power communities, support economic opportunity, and strengthen resilience. We believe our responsibility extends beyond the grid and that how we build matters just as much as what we build. That same commitment extends to our employees. We invest in professional growth, encourage collaboration across teams, and provide opportunities to take ownership, expand your expertise, and advance your career. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, respect, and a shared commitment to deliver results. Join us and help meet one of the most important energy challenges of our time while building a rewarding career. OverviewThe Staff Accountant role is a position that will fill a critical component in our Finance & Accounting team. This hands-on position provides many opportunities to develop your accounting and operational skills in a relatively flat department.As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with various accounting and financial tasks to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reports. You will report to the Director of Accounting and work closely with the finance team and other departments to support day-to-day accounting. ResponsibilitiesDedicated Resource for O&M/Solutions AP Vendor BillsThis function supports recordkeeping without interfering with the segregation of duties. The individual in this role will not authorize or approve POs, nor will they have custody of goods, as services and parts remain in the field.This role will be responsible for verifying and processing vendor bills related to O&M/Solutions AP.They will coordinate with PO requesters (eg. supply chain, field techs, etc) to confirm bill accuracy, enter Item Receipts, and post vendor bills while ensuring a proper three-way match.Work with other departments when a change order is neededEnsure timely processing of vendor billsResponsible for AP reconciliationProcessing and Allocation of FedEx and Enterprise BillsThis role will be responsible for coding FedEx and Enterprise bills and associating them with the proper Sales Orders in order to invoice the associated customer.Landing Costs for Accurate Inventory CostingThe individual will be responsible for landing costs on inventory to ensure an accurate reflection of average costs.Enter, track, and reconcile vendor prepaymentsTrack and reconcile vendor returnsOther duties as assignedEducation & Experience RequiredBS in Accounting (or related major).3+ years of experience in an accounting role. A mix of public and private accounting experience is a plus.NetSuite experience required.Very good understanding of Excel formulas and functions, with the ability to build, troubleshoot, and analyze large Excel-based data sets.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required including xlookups, pivot tables, and other common formulas.General computer and financial systems competency. Ability to learn new software quickly.Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek EnergySkills/AbilitiesSolid understanding of basic accounting principles including ability to create journal entries and associated supporting documents.Must be inquisitive, have the desire to learn and initiative to reach out to various departments to complete tasks.Organized, resourceful and pays attention to detail.Must be a self-starter who handles multiple projects with competing priorities with minimal supervision.Needs to be a team player who does well with daily ad-hoc requests.Strong cross-functional communication skills; comfortable working directly with non-finance departments to resolve billing and coding questions.Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions.Location: The preferred location for this role is for our office in Durham, NC. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week.Benefits:15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.401(k) MatchComprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insuranceWellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leaveTuition ReimbursementPhone Bill ReimbursementCompany SwagA note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Energy Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCE and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. Cypress Creek Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to View email address on click.appcast.io.