Project Accountant

Jupiter Power LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Equity programs

Paid time off

401k with limited matching

Health benefits (medical, dental, and視

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Jupiter Power seeks a Project Accountant in Chicago, IL to own project-level accounting, coordinate draw packages, and act as the accounting liaison for Finance, Development, Construction, and Operations. This high-visibility role will report to the VP, Accounting & Financial Reporting and shape how work gets done across teams.

The position supports month-end close, audits, and ongoing process improvements while collaborating with multiple departments to ensure accurate cost allocation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration and 2-4 years in general accounting.
• CPA preferred; strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with multiple projects and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own project-level accounting for assigned projects including invoice coding and allocations.
• Coordinate project financing (draw) packages as the accounting contact.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly project reconciliations and improve processes.
• Produce internal and external project-level reporting and support audits.
• Document and improve accounting procedures for a growing organization.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Detail oriented

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ramp familiarity

Expensify familiarity

Corpay familiarity

Sage Intacct familiarity

Multi-project experience

Deadline oriented

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

CPA preferred

Tools

Ramp

Expensify

Corpay

Sage Intacct

Job description

Jupiter Power is a leading independent developer, owner and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects across the United States. Founded in 2017, the company's projects store electricity and deliver it back to the grid when it is needed most, helping support a more reliable and resilient power system. Jupiter Power has 19,700 MWh of projects operating, in construction or committed, and another 110,000 MWh in development across the country. The company has corporate offices in Austin and Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. For more information, visit www.jupiterpower.io.

Jupiter Power is looking to grow its accounting team with the addition of a Project Accountant. The Project Accountant will report to the VP, Accounting & Financial Reporting and be the primary liaison between Accounting and the Finance, Development, Construction, and Operations teams. This is a high-visibility role for someone who wants to take ownership of their projects and help improve how the work gets done. As Jupiter grows, the Project Accountant will gain broad exposure across the business and have a real hand in shaping process improvements.

This role will be based out of our Chicago, IL office and subject to our return-to-office policy, which currently requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Own project-level accounting for assigned projects — reviewing and validating invoice coding and project allocation, partnering with Accounts Payable on invoice and payment support, and coordinating the project financing (draw) package as the accounting point of contact.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Finance, Development, Construction, Operations, and Procurement to ensure accurate accounting and cost allocation across a multi-entity organization. This is a highly visible role with significant cross-functional interaction and the opportunity to influence and improve business processes.
• Prepare and own monthly and quarterly project reconciliations, continuously improving processes, controls, and supporting documentation.
• Help document and improve accounting processes and procedures to support a growing organization.
• Prepare internal and external project-level reporting.
• Support month-end close and financial audits, recommending procedural improvements to ensure accounting and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as requested. Jupiter seeks individuals eager to develop their core professional knowledge, learn new areas of the business, and take on additional responsibilities within Jupiter’s dynamic team. Secondary responsibilities will be tailored to individual candidate backgrounds as well as company priorities.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Eager to take ownership, bring ideas to improve processes, and grow within a fast-moving environment.
• Attention to detail and good time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with Ramp, Expensify, Corpay, and/or Sage Intacct or similar platforms is preferred.
• Experience working on multiple projects/developments simultaneously.
• Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly, and annual department-driven deadlines.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills – able to work effectively in a team environment and attentive to timelines.
• Confidentiality and integrity.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience demonstrating an understanding of accounting practices and procedures.
• 2-4 years of general accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Compensation & Benefits

$90,000 - $105,000 Annually

This pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Jupiter Power considers a number of factors when determining starting compensation such as the position requirements and the candidate's qualifications.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity programs. Jupiter Power offers a variety of other benefits including paid time off, 401k with limited matching, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Jupiter Power does not discriminate based on a candidate's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or any other protected class.