Staff Accountant

Kyuden Energy Partners; Aliso Viejo (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyuden Energy Partners Corporation (KEPC) seeks a Staff Accountant to join our Aliso Viejo, CA office. This in-office role starts and transitions to a hybrid schedule after training, handling general ledger, balance sheets, and month-end closes across multiple entities.

You will maintain accounting records, prepare reports, assist with audits, and support budgets. The role requires attention to detail, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience.
• 1–4 years of accounting/finance experience preferred; fresh graduates welcome.
• Solid GAAP knowledge and accounting principles understanding.
• CPA or other certifications and utility-specific training desired, not required.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger, balance sheets, P&L, and related reports.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarize financial status by preparing balance sheet, P&L and reports.
• Maintain accounting controls through policies and procedures.
• Assist with expenses, receivables, payroll records, as assigned.
• Research and interpret accounting policies and regulations.
• Prepare special financial reports by analyzing account information.
• Back up accounts receivable/payable and other duties as needed.
• Assist management with budgets and audit response.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication & presentation

Team player

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Kyuden Energy Partners Corporation (KEPC) is redefining what it means to be a trusted partner to owners and operators across the power generation industry. As one of the nation's premier independent providers of Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Asset Management, Technical, and Compliance Services, we help power generation assets maximize performance, reliability, and long-term value.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Staff Accountant to join our corporate office in Aliso Viejo, CA. This is an in-office based position to start and then offers hybrid flexibility after training.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general ledger accountability, balance sheets, profit and loss statement and other related reports and other special projects as assigned. Kyuden Energy Partners provides accounting services for various entities, making multi-tasking skills essential as some entities will have a simultaneous month-end close.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements in accordance with legal requirements and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Assist with reviewing expenses, receivables, payroll records etc. as assigned.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
• Backup accounting department personnel as needed including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and during planned and unplanned absences
• Assists upper management in maintaining and updating budgets
• Assists in addressing audit issues
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/ accounting or equivalent years of related work experience.
• 1-4 years of experience in a similar accounting/ finance capacity is preferred. Fresh graduates with accounting degree are welcome to apply.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices to perform required accounting activities and financial analyses
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• CPA or other professional certifications and utility specific training desired, not required
• Highly detail-oriented and organized work.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Detail-oriented and organized, required
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills
• Ability to deliver reasonable conclusions and recommendations using available information.
• Advanced data entry/computer skills
• Must be able to work well as part of a team. Must be able to pool our knowledge and energy to work in tandem to completely understand and productively respond to all the business challenges.
• Accounting system knowledge, preferably with NetSuite
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Work Environment

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting.
• This role routinely involves using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

In addition to base compensation, KEP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, company paid life & AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage and performance-based incentive opportunities.