Sr. Renewables AP Accounting Associate - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting • Houston, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Sr. Renewables AP Accountant, Energy Storage

Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.

The Sr. Accounting AP Associate will work with the Accounting Leadership Team as well as External Vendors with a key focus on project-based accounts payable initiatives across the organization. It will have key interactions with the 3rd Party Suppliers, FP&A, and Treasury stakeholders. The scope of work will involve a holistic approach to critical Account Payable functions including processing high volume invoices, 1099 payment processing, and evaluation of sales use tax implications in a General Ledger accounting system.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks included a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Takes ownership of vendor enrollment into AP ERP systems and processes AP invoices associated with energy storage projects construction as well as related deliverables.
Manages 1099 processing and W9 set-ups.
Leads AP financial reporting including accounting journals, ledgers, and vendor payment terms.
Plays a key role in project contract accounting requirements, preparing GAAP financial statements, and supporting financial accounting audits.
Leads sales tax and use tax AP accounting processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ Years of accounting AP experience dealing with GAAP principles.
MUST have experience with project-based managing Accounts Payable systems involving Project Development, EPC, Construction, and Service Contracts.
Expertise in Quickbooks, NetSuite, or similar financial accounting software programs is required.
MUST be well versed in dealing with vendor management as it relates to Account Payables and invoice processing.
Accounting expertise in MS Excel including macro / VBA writing capabilities, data queries, and pivot tables.
Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex financial accounting concepts in an understandable format to key internal and external stakeholders.
Experience supporting financial reporting and accounting initiatives for EPC or Construction operations.
Experience with renewables solar, wind, battery storage, or energy storage projects is NOT required but HIGHLY DESIRABLE.
An understanding of national energy power market tariffs (WECC, PJM, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, and CAISO) and incentives is beneficial but NOT required.
The deadline for applications is 75 days from the original posting date.

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