Financial Reporting Accountant

root/edge; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

root/edge is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to support financial reporting, general ledger accounting, consolidations and eliminations across a multi-entity setup with a focus on GAAP compliance.

The role covers quarterly and annual close, journal entries, audit preparation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position offers growth opportunities within a dynamic energy transition company based in Portland, Oregon.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of accounting experience (renewable energy preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance
• CPA license preferred
• Advanced Excel
• Experience with NetSuite ERP
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

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

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Adaptability

Collaboration

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

NetSuite ERP

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