Senior Construction Accountant – Renewable Energy GAAP

Clearway Energy; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Clearway Energy is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage construction accounting for multiple ownership structures and GAAP reporting for lender requirements. You will close books, prepare draw packages, and support audits across renewables projects with a focus on internal controls and accuracy.

Based in Princeton, NJ or nearby, this role offers a hybrid work model and a annual bonus potential. A CPA or Master’s is preferred but not required; 4+ years of accounting experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in general accounting.
• Knowledge of an ERP accounting system.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent efforts and deliver high-quality work accurately and on time.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close within clearly specified time frames.
• Perform analytical functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close.
• Prepare monthly draw packages for assigned construction 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 internal control over financial reporting.
• Support the business by providing accurate general ledger account coding for construction projects.
• Assist with ad hoc requests, including fixed asset form preparation.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements of multiple construction projects in accordance with GAAP.
• Research technical accounting and reporting matters with other accounting professionals.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within the organization and respond to ad hoc requests.
• Assist with special projects and audits as assigned.
• Support the Tax department for income tax preparation for partnership returns or tax provisions.
• Perform all work with high accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

ERP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Clearway Energy is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage construction accounting for multiple ownership structures and GAAP reporting for lender requirements. You will close books, prepare draw packages, and support audits across renewables projects with a focus on internal controls and accuracy.

Based in Princeton, NJ or nearby, this role offers a hybrid work model and a annual bonus potential. A CPA or Master’s is preferred but not required; 4+ years of accounting experience is expected.