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Senior Accountant

Employer
Grant Morgan
Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Closing date
Nov 13, 2024
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Job Role
Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Company:

We are currently retained by a highly successful, acquisition-oriented company in their search for a bright, high-potential Senior Accountant. This organization is in the alternative energy sector and is backed by a prestigious private-equity firm with over $150B in AUM. They are well positioned for continued and rapid growth, with an impressive executive management team that is entrepreneurial, strategic, and innovative. The company has a history and track record of meeting and exceeding goals and objectives. The culture is critical to the executive team and this position will be a strong contributor this aspect for the Finance team, in continuing to develop a work environment that is positive, forward-thinking, while providing employees with highly rewarding career experiences.

Purpose:

Working as part of a small accounting team, the Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the general ledger, experience with the preparation of journal entries, as well as working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Dynamics or similar systems.

Responsibilities:

General Accounting:
  • Create and review journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet and P&L variance analysis
  • Handle month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including consolidations and supporting schedules with proper backup and documentation
  • Reconcile accounts, including renewable energy credits (RECs) and other financial instruments related to wind and solar projects
  • Assist the external audit process by providing reliable and accurate information and insight
  • Collaborate across functions to ensure accurate financial reporting

Financial operations:
  • Produce key operational, financial analysis and management reporting materials providing transparency to run-rates, forecasts and notable discrepancies
  • Perform ad hoc financial and operational analysis
  • Identify and implement process improvements, internal controls and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Collaborate on the development and implementation of robust accounting controls, processes, and documentation to mitigate risks as we seek to build on the success of a young and ambitious organization
  • Investigate and communicate on intricate and complex renewables accounting requirements with a particular focus on tax-equity accounting
  • Participate in budgeting and tax equity partnership reporting

Commercial and transactional support:
  • Work with the M&A, commercial and asset management groups to support transactions, key business decisions and contract negotiations
  • Support the integration of new acquisitions
  • Provide financial and analytical discipline, promoting fact-based decision-making
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships across departments to support company initiatives

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