Rotational Accounting Analyst - Renewables

derivaenergy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Deriva Energy, a leading renewable energy company based in Charlotte, NC, offers an Accounting Rotational Program designed to accelerate early-career professionals. You'll rotate through core accounting functions, gain hands-on experience, and build technical capability to support business performance, compliance, and decision-making.

This program builds foundational expertise and identifies individuals for future roles within the organization, with onsite rotations and mentorship from finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field such as finance.
• Progress toward CPA certification or intent to pursue.
• Internship experience in accounting, audit, or finance.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel-based analysis.
• Foundational understanding of GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Assist in variance analysis and financial statement review.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting requirements.
• Support audit preparation and documentation.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Process invoices and support vendor management activities.
• Improve efficiency and accuracy in payment processes.
• Partner with Procurement and Operations teams.
• Track capital expenditures across renewable energy projects.
• Support asset capitalization and depreciation processes.
• Partner with Development and Operations on project cost tracking.
• SOX/internal controls processes and documentation.
• Assist with compliance reporting and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and reduce risk.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Support system enhancements (e.g., Workday)
• Contribute to cross-functional projects impacting Accounting and Finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Curiosity to learn

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Advanced degree (MBA/MS, CPA progress)

Tools

NetSuite

Workday

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Deriva Energy, a leading renewable energy company based in Charlotte, NC, offers an Accounting Rotational Program designed to accelerate early-career professionals. You'll rotate through core accounting functions, gain hands-on experience, and build technical capability to support business performance, compliance, and decision-making.

This program builds foundational expertise and identifies individuals for future roles within the organization, with onsite rotations and mentorship from finance