Senior Accountant, Wind

Clearway Energy Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash bonus based on performance

Competitive salary package

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company based in Arizona seeks a Senior Accountant to manage financial data and support monthly and quarterly reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of 4 years of general accounting experience. Responsibilities include executing close processes, preparing financial statements in compliance with GAAP, and collaborating with stakeholders on financial performance. Candidates with CPA or Master's degree are preferred, along with ERP system experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in general accounting.
• CPA or Master’s in accounting preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for financial statements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to explain financial performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP accounting system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Wind Accounting, the Senior Accountant is responsible for financial data management, journal entries, account reconciliations, timely completion, and assistance with monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting for various components of Clearway. This person will also be responsible for other ad hoc projects as assigned, which will cover all aspects of accounting for Clearway’s Wind renewable energy projects. The primary objective is to account for and report on multiple utility‑scale wind ownership structures.

What You'll Be Doing

• Execute the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close process within clearly specified time frames, following established internal control processes and procedures.
• Perform analytical functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month‑end close. Duties include analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and equity transactions, preparing financial statements, and providing general accounting support for financed and non‑financed projects.
• Utilize financial reporting software to create, maintain, and update reporting templates and data queries.
• Prepare and maintain adequate documentation to support financial statement assertions and the performance of internal control over financial reporting.
• Support the business by providing accurate general ledger account coding for utility‑scale wind projects.
• Support the corporate accounting teams with ad‑hoc requests, including fixed asset form preparation.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements of multiple wind projects in accordance with GAAP to comply with the reporting requirements of lenders and ownership agreements, which include tax equity and cash equity ownership structures.
• In close collaboration with other technical accounting professionals, assist with researching technical accounting and reporting matters, accounting principles, and financial reporting rules.
• Collaborate with and respond to ad‑hoc requests from key stakeholders within the organization (e.g., Treasury, Portfolio Finance, Asset Management). The financial statements over which this accountant will preside are key deliverables to current and prospective institutional investors and lenders.
• Close coordination with members of the Asset Management team on understanding and explaining to management the financial performance of the projects.
• Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned.
• Support the annual audit process for standalone audits, which includes compiling financial statements and footnote schedules, providing data requests to external auditors, and providing substantial support for audit selections.
• Support parent and affiliate company audit requests from external auditors.
• Work with internal functional departments (e.g., Treasury, Asset Management, Engineering, and Procurement) and external groups to ensure reported financial results are completed in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• On an as‑needed basis, support the Tax department as needed for income tax preparation for partnership returns or tax provisions.
• Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in general accounting.
• Knowledge of ERP accounting system.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent efforts and provide high‑quality deliverables accurately and on time.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Practical understanding and application of internal control processes and procedures over financial accounting and reporting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including performing financial and analytical computations in Excel.
• Detail‑oriented and adaptable to changing working requirements.
• Ability to work well in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment that emphasizes attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and working together to achieve company‑wide objectives.
• Demonstrate a “can‑do” attitude in embracing company goals and initiatives.

What Would Be Nice

• CPA and/or Master’s in accounting preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• SAP experience.
• Energy industry (or real estate company) experience is preferred.

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$88,000 - $100,000 USD