Senior Project Accountant - Renewable Energy (Contract)

ENGIE; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 94,988,275 - 128,513,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Senior Accountant on a contract basis to manage the accounting and reporting for distributed solar and storage entities. You will work in a multi-entity, project-finance environment and support audits, GAAP/IFRS reporting, and partner deliverables.

The role targets someone pursuing CPA/ACCA, with 3–6 years in accounting, proficiency in Excel and SAP, and experience in complex entity structures. Hybrid work is available in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Actively pursuing CPA or ACCA/CA.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong foundation in general ledger and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Proficiency in Excel and SAP or similar ERP.
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project-based industries.
• Exposure to partnership accounting or complex entity structures.
• Experience with multi-entity environments and consolidations.
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned partnership entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, intercompany transactions, and eliminations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate/resolve variances.
• Support preparation of GAAP/IFRS financial statements and reporting packages.
• Support accounting for partnership structures, including allocations, distributions, and capital activity.
• Track project-level costs, capitalization, and operating results.
• Work closely with Asset Management to ensure accurate reflection of project economics.
• Assist in preparation of partner reporting and investor deliverables.
• Prepare audit schedules and serve as a key contact for external auditors.
• Support year-end audits and respond to audit inquiries on assigned entities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Support consolidation processes and elimination entries.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and data validation efforts.
• Contribute to ongoing transformation initiatives.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Asset Management teams.
• Support cash forecasting and project-level analysis.
• Participate in recurring project review and close meetings.

Skills

General ledger

Financial reporting

External audits

Excel

SAP or ERP

Renewable energy / project accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or ACCA/CA in progress

Tools

Excel

SAP or similar ERP

Job description

ENGIE North America is seeking a Senior Accountant on a contract basis to manage the accounting and reporting for distributed solar and storage entities. You will work in a multi-entity, project-finance environment and support audits, GAAP/IFRS reporting, and partner deliverables.

The role targets someone pursuing CPA/ACCA, with 3–6 years in accounting, proficiency in Excel and SAP, and experience in complex entity structures. Hybrid work is available in Houston, TX.