Senior Accountant - Renewable Energy Project Finance

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

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.