Senior Accountant

Maas Energy Works, Inc.; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Medical clinic membership

Paid vacation accrual

401k match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Maas Energy Works, Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations for waste-to-energy projects. You will ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, manage project accounting, and support budgeting, tax, and compliance activities across cross-functional teams.

You will mentor accounting staff and coordinate with project development, operations, and environmental commodities to drive financial success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience; senior role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting for energy projects.
• Proficient in QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite; Excel skills a must.
• Familiar with energy incentives like renewable credits and carbon offsets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely financial statements and project-specific reports.
• Manage project accounting, track costs, revenues and profitability.
• Lead quarter-end and year-end close, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger for projects, grants, and subsidies.
• Coordinate grants, environmental incentives, and compliance reporting.
• Support audits and ensure GAAP compliance with policies.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and capital/operational cost analysis.
• Assist in tax compliance for local, state, and federal filings.
• Identify process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency.
• Provide mentorship to accounting staff in energy accounting practices.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Compensation: Starting salary range $70,000 - $95,000; Commensurate to skills and experience

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; 8:30am to 5pm with 30-minute lunch

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Eight & a half paid holidays annually
• Two paid flexible holidays annually
• ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement
• 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Medical Clinic Membership for employee & dependents
• Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including: additional paid vacation
• 401k with matching, and quarterly profit share.

Place of Work: Corporate Headquarters - 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001

Company Overview
Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas renewable energy generation systems, primarily on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.

Position Description
The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the financial operations related to our waste-to-energy projects. This includes ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with industry-specific regulations, and providing strategic insights to support the growth and sustainability of our company initiatives. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including project development, operations, and environmental commodities, to ensure the financial success of our projects.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including project-specific income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in accordance with GAAP and industry standards for renewable energy.
• Project Accounting: Manage project accounting for company initiatives, including tracking project costs, revenues, and profitability, and ensuring accurate project financial reporting.
• Period-End Close: Lead the quarter-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, related to projects, grants, and subsidies.
• Grants and Incentives Compliance: Manage accounting for government grants, environmental commodities, and other incentives specific to the renewable energy industry.
• Audit and Compliance: Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and GAAP.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing financial data and analysis related to projects, including capital expenditures and operational costs.
• Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations, including those specific to renewable energy projects.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations related to renewable energy projects.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff, with a focus on developing expertise in renewable energy accounting practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior role; experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly biogas or related fields, is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and accounting for renewable energy projects.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Net Suite) and Microsoft Excel; experience with project management software is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry-specific financial regulations and incentives, such as renewable energy credits and carbon offsets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demand Requirements

Work Environment
This job mainly operates in a professional office environment. The role routine uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role with some travel required. This would require the ability to walk up and down stairs, and to enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes.