Sr. Renewables Financial Accountant - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consulting firm in Kansas City is seeking a finance professional with over 5 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting. The role involves project-based financial reporting, collaboration with project managers, and ensuring compliance with GAAP principles. Ideal candidates will have CPA or CMA certification, proficiency in Quickbooks, and strong MS Excel skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible work hours, and growth opportunities within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Open PTO policy

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate finance experience.
• Experience with EPC, construction, service contracts, and leases.
• Strong Excel skills, including macros and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of project-based financial reporting.
• Track project costs and measure performance.
• Lead accounting initiatives for project contracts.
• Develop financial reporting packages for compliance.
• Lead revenue recognition assessments.

Skills

Corporate finance and accounting experience dealing with GAAP principles

Experience with project-based accounting

Expertise in Quickbooks or similar software

Strong proficiency in MS Excel

Education

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Quickbooks

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Renewable Energy

Why Consider this Job Opportunity

• Competitive base salary and comprehensive compensation package
• Open PTO policy and flexible work hours
• Health benefits provided
• Opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team
• Chance to be part of an industry-leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement within the organization

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Take ownership of project-based financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, & yearly) and journal entries involving multi-entity structures
• Work with EPC Project Managers to assess and track project costs and measure performance towards renewable project development milestones
• Lead capitalization implementation accounting initiatives in coordination with Project Development and EPC Teams
• Play a key role in project contract accounting requirements and compliance through the development of financial reporting packages
• Lead revenue recognition assessments based on lease accounting and revenue recognition requirements

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 5+ years of corporate finance and accounting experience dealing with GAAP principles
• Experience with project-based accounting in project development, EPC, construction, service contracts, and leases
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) highly preferred
• Expertise in Quickbooks or similar financial accounting software programs
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, including macro/VBA writing capabilities, data queries, and pivot tables

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience supporting financial reporting and accounting initiatives for EPC or construction operations

Hashtags

#RenewableEnergy #FinanceJobs #CareerOpportunity #CompetitivePay #TransparentLeadership

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