Senior Accountant

SunEnergy1; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 is seeking a Senior Accountant in Charlotte, NC to own complex accounting across multiple entities. The role emphasizes construction and solar energy accounting, requiring independence, strong balance sheet discipline, and GAAP compliance.

You will close monthly, quarterly, and annually, perform reconciliations, and support multi-entity consolidations and intercompany activities. Collaboration with project teams and auditors is essential for accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven experience as a NetSuite user.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to reconcile balance sheet accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, identify errors, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support accounting for complex entity structures including consolidations, JV accounting, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with consolidation processes and elimination entries across multiple legal entities.
• Support accounting related to construction projects and renewable energy solar development and owner-operator activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with project management, operations, and finance teams for accurate reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing schedules and audit responses.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and system efficiencies.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Skills

NetSuite user

Advanced Excel

Balance sheet reconciliation

Analytical mindset

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will serve as a key member of the accounting team, owning complex accounting activities across multiple legal entities. This role requires strong analytical skills, deep balance sheet expertise, and experience supporting construction and/or renewable energy (solar) accounting environments. The ideal candidate is highly independent, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-entity structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations




• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying errors, inconsistencies, and missing data; investigate and resolve discrepancies independently




• Support accounting for complex entity structures, including multi-tiered consolidations, joint ventures (JV), and intercompany transactions




• Assist with consolidation processes and elimination entries across multiple legal entities




• Support accounting related to construction projects and/or renewable energy solar development and owner-operator activities, including project cost tracking, capitalization, and revenue recognition as applicable




• Partner cross-functionally with project management, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting




• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests




• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and system efficiencies




• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field




• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience




• Proven experience as a NetSuite user




• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to reconcile balance sheet accounts and pinpoint errors and missing data




• Experience working with complex entity structures, including consolidations and JV accounting




• Experience in construction accounting and/or renewable energy (solar) development or owner-operator accounting




• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision




• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA-eligible




• Experience in EPC, infrastructure, or utility-scale project environments




• Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-currency environments

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy




• Strong problem-solving and investigative mindset




• Ability to operate in a fast-growing, evolving organization




• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders