Sr. Asset Accountant

Urban Grid Solar; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Grid Solar is seeking a Senior Asset Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for wind, solar and battery-storage assets. You will produce monthly financial reports, support audits, and work with Asset Managers, FP&A and operations to ensure timely, accurate financials.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Netsuite or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience across multiple areas (reporting, closing).
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with GAAP and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for assigned assets ensuring GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Produce accurate monthly financial reports for assets.
• Prepare reports for third-party partners and audits.
• Collaborate with Asset Managers, FP&A and business teams on monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices for accuracy.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support production of quarterly and annual financial statements.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Netsuite

Onestream

Job description

Urban Grid is a leading independent power producer (IPP) delivering reliable, utility-scale solar and storage solutions to help meet America’s unprecedented energy demand. We develop, own and operate projects that strengthen local economies through long-term partnerships and responsible land stewardship. By integrating agrivoltaics into our land management practices, we enhance soil health, support local farmers and benefit the communities we serve.

With a strong focus on execution and integrity, we are committed to being a trusted domestic energy provider and responsible corporate citizen. Urban Grid is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates across the United States with a growing portfolio that includes 12,000 megawatts of development assets. We continue to maintain our optionality to co-locate with battery storage based on customer demand, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness in our energy solutions.

Since becoming an IPP in 2023, we have successfully brought five solar projects online, begun construction on three additional projects and are actively advancing one gigawatt of capacity into pre-construction. To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.

Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield. one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.

The Senior Asset Accountant supports accounting and financial management for large-scale wind, solar and battery-storage operations, working with multiple internal and external teams to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and efficient asset accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting functions for assigned assets, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, GAAP adherence, and regulatory compliance.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly financial reports for assigned assets.
• Prepare reports and documentation for third-party partners and external audits.
• Partner with Asset Managers, FP&A and business teams to support monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Support and complete month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review the classification accuracy of vendor and subcontractor invoices.
• Perform financial variance analysis.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliation
• Support production of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Establish and maintain accounting processes.
• Other duties as assigned
• BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience, covering multiple areas of accounting including reporting
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Netsuite and Onestream experience preferred
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong work ethic and high work standards
• Must have strong organizational capacity to simultaneously manage multiple assets with competing deadlines and be able to quickly adapt to changes and shift priorities to meet asset needs and deadlines

Location

Preferred location is Gatineau, QC