Senior Staff Accountant

Core Development Group LLC; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Development Group LLC is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and project accounting for renewable energy projects. You will ensure GAAP compliance and partner with internal teams to deliver timely project and financial reporting.

The role includes general ledger maintenance, month‑end close, and collaboration with project managers to track budgets, costs, and revenue recognition using Procore and QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and assist month/quarter/year‑end close.
• Track project costs, revenue recognition, WIP, and profitability for renewable projects.
• Support project billing, including AIA billing and lien waivers.
• Assist with project financing, tax credits, grants, incentives, and reporting.
• Prepare schedules for financial statements, audits, and tax filings.
• Help ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Mentor junior accounting staff.

Skills

CPA license

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Procore

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant

Reports to: Controller

Purpose: The Senior Staff Accountant supports accounting operations, financial reporting, project accounting, and compliance activities for a growing renewable energy organization. This role maintains accurate financial records, supports GAAP compliance, and partners with internal teams to provide timely project and financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Accounting

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Assist with month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Support preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.

Project Accounting

• Track project costs, budgets, revenue recognition, work‑in‑progress schedules, and profitability for solar and renewable energy projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, project coordinators, and operations teams to maintain accurate project budgets and records in systems such as Procore and QuickBooks.
• Support project billing, including AIA billing documentation, lien waiver coordination, and related billing package requirements.
• Assist with project financing arrangements, tax credits, grants, incentives, and related reporting requirements.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements, management reporting, annual audits, and tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and applicable reporting requirements.
• Assist with accounting controls, procedures, and documentation.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Oversight

• Review vendor payments, customer billings, and cash applications.
• Assist with collections and cash flow management.
• Ensure proper coding and approval of expenditures.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures and documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with treasury and banking activities.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff.

Qualifications:

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 5‑8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

Preferred:

• Experience in renewable energy, solar EPC, construction, engineering, or project‑based industries.
• Experience with percentage‑of‑completion accounting and project cost accounting.
• Familiarity with renewable energy tax credits, incentives, and project financing structures.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax compliance.
• Knowledge of multi‑entity accounting environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central, Procore, or similar project accounting systems preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Ability to commute to the Mahwah, NJ office as required.

Core Development Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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