Senior Accountant Raleigh, NC

Enviva Lp; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva, a leading renewable energy company, seeks a Project Accountant to manage capital project finances across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role involves financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and collaboration with project managers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting, significant experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance in a manufacturing environment.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to present data to Senior Management.
• Experience in Project or Construction Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports including month-end accruals for construction-in-progress.
• Track all project purchase order commitments and spend for accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting procedures and assist with project close documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

B.A. / B.S. in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

D365

Job description

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

Enviva, a high-growth renewable energy company, is looking for a strong Project Accountant to join the Project Accounting team. This individual is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of capital projects for multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the Southeast U.S. This role will partner with project managers and engineers to track weekly and monthly spend and ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and controls for capital projects, enabling us to further our mission to displace coal, grow more trees, and fight climate change. This position will report into the Manager, Project Accounting and will be a remote location. Candidate needs to be located in the southeast region of the U.S., preferably in SC, GA, or AL.

Responsibilities

• Support regular presentation of project performance showing commitments to-date, spend to-date, forecasted spend, and budget adjustments through the project life cycle.
• Prepare all monthly financial reports including but not limited to month-end accruals for construction-in-progress per GAAP and company guidelines with supporting documentation.
• Track all project purchase order commitments, spend, and invoices against appropriate construction categories for accurate reporting and decision making.
• Work with third-party vendors during monthly close-out procedures to ensure correct invoice accruals and timely receipt of all goods and services during project life cycle.
• Partner with project management staff to ensure proper compliance with accounting procedures including reviewing, updating, and analyzing job cost estimates, invoicing and spend reports monthly.
• Support financial presentations and forecasting for capital projects
• Communicate regularly with Project Managers, Project Budget Controllers, Procurement, and Corporate Accounting to ensure that all project finances are accurately reflected and reconciled.
• Ensure that all purchase orders have been properly approved within company authorization levels.
• Prepare timely project close documents originating from general ledger details and support the Fixed Asset team during the transition from capital in process to the placing of assets into service at the end of project life cycle.
• Process all vendor invoices, identify any purchase order variances, and obtain approval for payment per the guidelines of the company’s invoicing process.
• Accurately code and process invoices including lien waiver requirements, retainage calculations and retainage payments.
• Investigate and resolve all discrepancies associated with the processing of invoices, account reconciliations, and project reports.
• Provide project reporting as required by Senior and Project Management.
• Prepare and manage monthly reconciliation of the construction-in-progress general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries to move costs to appropriate projects when necessary.

Qualifications

• B.A. / B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance in a manufacturing environment
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to present data to Senior Management
• Ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and manage a high volume of transactions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and accounting systems skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart

• Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365
• Experience in Project or Construction Accounting
• Strong General Ledger Accounting and Trial Balance experience
• Minimal travel; approximately once per quarter at maximum

Working Conditions

• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

#LI-WB1

EEO Statement

Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at Enviva? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

Apply for this job

indicates a required field

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Location (City) *

Resume/CV *

Enter manually

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Enter manually

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

LinkedIn Profile

Are you legally authorized to work in the country in which this position is located? * Select...

Do you now, or will you in the future, need Enviva to sponsor your visa or work authorization to be eligible to work in the country in which this position is located? * Select...

Are you willing and able to travel per the job description requirements? * Select...

Are you willing to relocate for this position? * Select...

How much notice must you provide your current employer before leaving? *

Have you ever applied, interviewed, received an offer, or been employed by Enviva, Enviva Holdings, LP, Enviva Holdings GP, LLC, Enviva, LP, Enviva GP, LLC, Enviva Partners, LP, Enviva Partners GP, LLC or any of their respective direct or indirect subsidiaries? * Select...

Are you currently working, or have you worked, as third party labor or an independent contractor to Enviva? * Select...

Are you related to an Enviva employee? * Select...

What are your salary expectations? *

Are you 18 years old or older? * Select...

Individuals seeking employment at Enviva are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. You are being given the voluntary opportunity to provide the following information to help us with record keeping and reporting.

Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file and will not be shared with the hiring manager.