Senior Accountant I - Financial Reporting & Audits

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, a leading energy company headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Financial Reporting Senior Accountant I to support the annual audit process and GAAP disclosures. The role collaborates with the Financial Reporting Senior Manager and external auditors.

The position emphasizes strong technical accounting, financial reporting skill, audit readiness, and coordination across accounting, tax, treasury, and legal teams at Invenergy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred.
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft annual audited financial statements for wind, solar, and thermal projects.
• Prepare GAAP footnote disclosures and audit support schedules.
• Coordinate with auditors and internal teams to gather data.
• Support monthly and quarterly close and audit readiness.
• Review accounting policies and ensure GAAP compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Public accounting experience

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

OneStream

Workiva

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Financial Reporting Senior Accountant I will be primarily responsible for supporting the annual audit process and compliance reporting matters. This role will be responsible for drafting audit reports for new audited entities as identified throughout the year and preparing audit support schedules, financial statements, GAAP footnote disclosures, and other audit deliverables required by external auditors. This position will also be involved with the confirmation process, engagement letters and management representation letters.

This position is best suited for an individual with strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills, experience preparing audited financial statements and footnote disclosures, excellent organizational abilities, and a desire to further develop in audits and financial reporting processes.

The Financial Reporting Senior Accountant I will work closely with the Financial Reporting Senior Manager and Technical Accounting Senior Manager as well as with external auditors and other Invenergy departments.

This position is on-site at Invenergy's office in downtown Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Create drafts of annual audited financial statements, including balance sheets, statements of operations, equity, and cash flows for wind, solar, and thermal energy projects and related entities.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive GAAP-compliant financial statement footnote disclosures, ensuring accuracy and consistency across new reporting entities, including drafting disclosures for significant transactions in new audit reports.
• Prepare, review, and maintain audit support schedules, lead sheets, rollforwards, account reconciliations, and other documentation required for annual audits.
• Respond to auditor requests and inquiries, including preparing audit deliverables, supporting analyses, confirmations, and other requested documentation.
• Coordinate the collection of information from accounting, tax, treasury, asset management, legal, and other departments to support audit and reporting requirements.
• Prepare audited financial statement packages for distribution to lenders, investors, joint venture partners, and other stakeholders.
• Perform detailed analytical reviews of financial statement activity and investigate significant fluctuations, variances, and unusual transactions.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, OneStream, Workiva, and other reporting tools to prepare audit schedules, financial statements, and disclosures.
• Assist with the preparation and review of annual reporting and compliance requirements for project entities.
• Support the development and enhancement of audit support processes, reporting controls, and documentation standards to improve efficiency and audit readiness.
• Assist in maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting methodologies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company standards.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly close activities, as needed, to support annual audit and reporting requirements.
• Assist with other responsibilities and calculations, including parent company guarantees, asset retirement obligation analysis and annual reviews, and other compliance-related reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience
• Existing understanding and knowledge of GAAP
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business/finance field preferred
• CPA preferred
• Experience preparing audited financial statements and GAAP footnote disclosures
• Experience preparing audit workpapers, lead schedules, and supporting documentation
• Experience coordinating annual audits and working directly with external auditors
• Strong understanding of financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements under GAAP
• Experience with Workiva, OneStream, and Oracle Fusion preferred
• Multi-entity organization, SEC company or Public accounting firm (Big 4) experience preferred
• Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly, and annual department driven deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail with the ability to self-review
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong coordination and organizational skills with attentiveness to timelines
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals within a variety of business units and external organizations
• Responsible and dependable, with an exceptional work ethic

Base Pay

$92,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD Annual

Bonus: 20% - 30%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.