Financial Reporting Accountant

Root Edge; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Root Edge, an energy transition company, seeks a Financial Reporting Accountant to support GAAP financial reporting and general ledger activities across a multi-entity structure. The role involves consolidations, eliminations, close processes, and audit preparation, partnering with cross-functional teams on technical accounting issues.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in accounting, a relevant degree, strong Excel and ERP experience (NetSuite preferred), and a readiness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of professional accounting experience; renewable energy experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA license preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with ERP platforms, NetSuite preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quarterly and annual financial reporting activities, including GAAP basis statements.
• Support consolidations, intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and tie outs.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and journal entries.
• Assist in financial statement audit preparation and manage deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on technical accounting issues.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Excel

NetSuite

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client is an energy transition company focused on developing, constructing, and owning large scale renewable generation, storage, and data center infrastructure assets. The organization is backed by a major global investment firm.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to support financial reporting and general ledger accounting, including consolidations and eliminations, within a multiple entity organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in quarterly and annual financial reporting activities, including preparation of GAAP basis financial statements
• Support the consolidations process, including intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and tie outs across a complex legal entity structure
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entry preparation and review
• Assist in financial statement audit preparation and manage audit deliverables
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on technical accounting issues and special projects
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency

What We Look For

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence
• Highly driven with problem solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic
• Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization
• Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors
• Resourcefulness and polite persistence

Minimum Qualifications

• Two plus years of professional experience in accounting, experience in the renewable energy industry preferred
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA license preferred
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience with accounting ERP platforms, NetSuite preferred
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.