Senior Accountant

OneEnergy Inc; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks PTO

401(k) matching

Excellent medical coverage

Volunteer time off

Job summary

OneEnergy Inc in Boulder, Colorado is hiring a Senior Accountant to manage operational accounting and support the company’s growth. You will own day-to-day accounting activities, refine processes, and collaborate with internal partners.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented mindset with GAAP knowledge, and experience with equity, leases, and revenue recognition. Hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• Experience in financial services or energy sector a plus.
• CPA in progress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support IPP and Tax Equity accounting per GAAP.
• Record CIP, depreciation schedules, and solar asset accounting.
• Bill and reconcile revenue from energy generation and PPAs.
• Maintain monthly close tasks and journal entries.
• Assist audit activities and prepare supporting documentation.

Job description

Senior Accountant

OneEnergy Inc Boulder, Colorado, United States

About this position

About OneEnergy Renewables

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments.Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.

About the role

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in drivingOneEnergy’soperational accounting and supporting the company’s growth.We’relooking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional whothrivesin a dynamic environment and is energized by working on high-impact business transactions. In this role,you’llown critical day-to-day accounting activities, help refine and improve existing processes, and collaborate closely with internal partners and cross-functional teams. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a fast-growingcompanyshaping the future of clean energy.

What you'll do

• Support Independent Power Production (IPP) and Tax Equity accounting:Asset Purchase Accounting:Ensure asset purchases are accounted forperGAAP.Work with Accounting Manager to prepare work papers to support each asset sale.
• CIP (Construction in Progress):Support CIP accounting per GAAP for all IPP assets, including monitoring project costs and ensuringtimelytransfer of completed assets.
• Revenue:Work with Accounting Manager to ensure energy generation revenue and PPA (Power Production Agreement) revenue are billedtimely, recorded perGAAPandreconciledeach period.Execute related accounts receivable invoicing.
• Partnership Expense Accruals:Work with Accounting Manager to ensure accruals are recorded per the partnership agreementsand GAAP. (i.e.Manager Fee, Asset Management Fee, Distributions,Operating& Maintenance expense, general expense accruals).
• Solar Assets:Support the accounting of operating solar assets per GAAP. (i.e.maintainand record period depreciation schedules).
• ARO (Asset Retirement Obligation):Support execution of ARO accounting accuratelymaintainingschedules and recording journal entries according to GAAP, ensuring all underlying assumptions and estimates are reviewed and updated ona timelybasis.
• REC (Renewable Energy Credit):Support the accounting for REC cost and inventory accounting per GAAP, ensuringaccuratetracking, valuation, and reporting of all REC activity.
• Hedge Accounting:Support accounting manager in accounting for debt interest rate hedges.
• Equity Accounting:Ensure partnership equity is accounted forperGAAP and partnership documents.
• Leases:Record monthly journal entries and reconciliations for new and existing finance and operating leasesin accordance withASC 842. Execute monthly lease accounting per GAAP.
• Intercompany:Supporttheintercompany accounting across a complex, multi-entity business environment.
• Cash:Support treasury team and asset managementwith cashand debtrelated items for the IPP business.
• Debt Accounting:Work with accounting team to ensure term debt, construction debt, and corporate debt is recordedaccuratelyeach period per GAAP. Support debt draws.
• Monthly Close:Key participant in monthly close executingtimelyandaccuratecompletion of assigned journal entries, reconciliations, and associated tasks per the close calendar.
• Process Documentation:Support the creation and continual improvement of documentation for owned accounting processes, clearly outlining manual steps, system interactions, and the broaderfinancial impacton the organization.
• Audit:Play a key role in the execution of annual financial statement audits by proactively coordinating with Accounting Manager and external auditors, communicating information needsin a timely manner, and ensuringaccurate, complete audit support is provided expediently.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting.CPA or progress toward certificationstronglypreferred.Public accounting experience at a Big 4 firm preferred.

Technical & Accounting Expertise Minimum of 5years’relevant accounting experience contributing to a high-performing accounting team.Experience infinancialservices industry with exposure to complex entity structures and investment relationshipsrequired.Understanding ofGAAP and management accounting.Advanced excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).Proficiencyin ERP systems, such as Sage Intacct or NetSuite.Highproficiencyin Office 365skills,required.

Process & Systems Skills Demonstrated ability to document,maintain, and improve accounting processes and controls.Experience driving efficiency, operational automation, and standardization.Apply asystems mindset to own workflowsacross the accounting functionand cross-functionally.

Collaboration & Communication Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.Excellent verbal/written communication skills.Fulfills job responsibilities with a customer-focused mindset byproviding efficient,timely, and reliable service to internal and external stakeholders.Comfortableoperating in a hybrid, remote, and in-person team environment.

Work Style Must have a process improvement mindset and desire to proactivelyidentifyopportunities to improve processes. Must be comfortable and adaptable with change that results from evolving business needs and new processes implemented.Proactive and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly communicate problems andidentifypossible resolutions. Proven ability to manage workload independentlyandprioritize deadlineswith competing priorities.Demonstrated ability to independently research issues,identifypotential solutions, and apply a resourceful problem-solving approach.Highdegreeof ownership and accountability.Strong attention to detail.Must be self-motivated and enjoy a team-oriented approach to work, contributing to a supportive, collaborative,cross-functionalteam environment.Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.Energized by a fast-paced work environment.

Compensation:

Base salary: $91,000-$125,000

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited toskill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and otherorganizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful VolunteerTime Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage,401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups,and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate againstotherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry,citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap,veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.