Accounting Associate

BCP Engineers & Consultants

United States

Hybrid

USD 37,195 - 44,083

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

BCP Engineers & Consultants is seeking an Accounting Associate to support financial operations in the Greater Boston area or remotely. This temporary role requires 2-5 years of accounting experience, expertise in ERP systems, and strong analytical skills. The successful candidate will manage accounts, assist in financial reporting, and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes.

Qualifications

2-5 years of accounting experience in related fields.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Expert users of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

Participating in month, quarter, and year-end close activities.
Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Creating and posting journal entries.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Expertise in ERP Systems

Advanced Excel Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Office

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Accounting Associate

Work Location: Greater Boston, MA area or Remote (EST time zone preferred)

Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Hours: Full Time and Flexible

Start Date: June 9, 2025 (can be a bit flexible)

Duration: 5 - 6 months (covering a leave of absence)

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Top 5 Must Haves

Accounting Experience in a Relevant Industry – 2-5 years of experience in accounting within fields such as distributed energy or construction.
Expertise ERP Systems – Solid understanding of project and asset accounting methodologies, with strong proficiency in ERP system Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a must.
Advanced Excel and Financial Reporting Skills – Ability to create and analyze financial reports, with expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to derive meaningful conclusions from financial analysis and planning to support decision-making.
Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills – Ability to work across functional teams in a fast-paced environment, with strong interdisciplinary communication and adaptability.

The individual should possess accounting experience in a technical, project-based environment to support to client in pursuit of new distributed energy, microgrid and energy as a service investment opportunity.

Candidates must possess strong knowledge of US GAAP, proficiency with ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills.

They must thrive in a team that is highly analytical and values creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, specific responsibilities of the position include but may not be limited to:

Participating in month, quarter, and year-end close activities, ensuring integrity and accuracy of financial data
Managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including Vendor and Customer onboarding, ensuring compliance with internal controls
Creating and posting journal entries to various ledgers
Assembling financial reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements
Deriving meaningful conclusions from financial analysis and planning to support decision-making
Participating in the continuous improvement of our ERP system (Dynamics 365), actively engaging in roll-out and testing
Assisting with regulatory filings
Supporting ad-hoc requirements and special projects as necessary

Qualifications:

We are looking for a top performer with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a U.S. GAAP setting. A successful candidate will be an adept problem-solver combining exceptional accounting skills with good judgment-and the desire to grow their analytical abilities in a complex environment. They are expert users of the Microsoft Office software suite including Excel and PowerPoint and are able to concisely summarize analyses in charts, graphs and financial output pages. They will maintain meticulous accuracy in a multi-project, multi-entity setting and will thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment demanding a high level of interpersonal skills and collaboration across functional teams. A positive, collaborative tone and the fostering of a collegial and ethical culture are second nature to them.

Required Qualifications:
2-5 years of accounting experience in related field such as distributed energy or construction
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to quickly grasp complex structures and models
Solid understanding of project and asset accounting methodologies
Strong expertise with ERP systems
High level of integrity and dependability
Genuine interest in financial and business processes in a technical environment
Hands-on attitude, desire to learn and reliably submit high-quality work product
Strong interdisciplinary communication skills with the ability to accept and support change
Strong commitment to company vision and values, passion for clean energy
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365
Previous exposure to customer, investor, and/or lender reporting
Experience working in a small, expanding organization
Experience working with multiple legal entities, including some with complex legal structures
Experience with partnership taxation
Interest in clean energy technology such as solar PV, CHP, battery storage, fuel cells

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, or Economics or another related area of study. Advanced degree or CPA is a Plus.

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