Senior Accountant

Recru; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Recru is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage accounting and reporting for distributed solar and storage entities, focusing on partnership structures and project-level accounting within a multi-entity environment.

You will drive monthly closes, intercompany eliminations, and financial reporting packages, collaborate with Asset Management, FP&A, Treasury, and Tax, and support audits while pursuing CPA or ACCA qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Actively pursuing CPA or Chartered Accountant (ACCA/CA) qualification.
• 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong foundation in general ledger and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (SAP or similar ERP).
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project-based industries.
• Exposure to partnership accounting or complex entity structures.
• Experience with multi-entity environments and consolidations.
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for partnership entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, intercompany transactions, and eliminations.
• Reconcile balance sheets and investigate variances.
• Support GAAP/IFRS financial statement preparation and reporting packages.
• Manage partnership accounting, including allocations, distributions, and capital activity.
• Track project-level costs, capitalization, and operating results.
• Collaborate with Asset Management to reflect accurate project economics.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors.
• Respond to audit inquiries and support year-end audits.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Asset Management teams on cash forecasting and project analysis.

Skills

General ledger & reporting

Audit coordination

Multi-entity environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Pursuing CPA/CA (ACCA/CA)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

The Senior Accountant manages accounting and reporting for distributed solar and storage entities, focusing on partnership structures and project-level accounting within a multi-entity, project-finance environment. The role supports financial reporting, audits, and partner deliverables, and is ideal for candidates pursuing CPA or Chartered Accountant credentials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for partnership entities
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, intercompany transactions, and eliminations
• Reconcile balance sheets and investigate variances
• Support GAAP/IFRS financial statement preparation and reporting packages
• Manage partnership accounting, including allocations, distributions, and capital activity
• Track project-level costs, capitalization, and operating results
• Collaborate with Asset Management to reflect accurate project economics
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors
• Respond to audit inquiries and support year-end audits
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Asset Management teams on cash forecasting and project analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Actively pursuing CPA or Chartered Accountant (ACCA/CA) qualification
• 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong foundation in general ledger and financial reporting
• Experience supporting external audits
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (SAP or similar ERP)
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project-based industries
• Exposure to partnership accounting or complex entity structures
• Experience with multi-entity environments and consolidations
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Pursuing CPA/CA and have 3-6 years accounting experience. Experienced in partnership accounting and multi-entity consolidations. Skilled with SAP, Excel, and audit coordination