Staff Accountant

Amp Americas; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + equity

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

PTO and company holidays

Job summary

Amp Americas is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team in Chicago. The role focuses on journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis, reporting to the Controller and collaborating with finance, asset management, legal, and operations.

The team works on RNG projects and capital expenditures; candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of corporate accounting or audit experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2+ years of work experience in corporate accounting or audit.
• Experience with multiple subsidiary organizations is preferred.
• Experience with accounting for capital projects is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Aptitude for solving problems independently and an interest in renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily and monthly accounting activities for assigned subsidiary companies, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and accruals.
• Collaborate with Asset Managers to produce monthly financial reports for RNG projects, including budget vs actual analysis and insights.
• Field and resolve inquiries from management, ownership, and external auditors.
• Assist with the implementation and optimization of accounting tools and special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Founded in 2011, Amp Americas builds, manages, operates and maintains RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable transportation fuel and power. The vertically-integrated company leverages over a decade of unique expertise and specialized experience in carbon-negative fuel development, operations, services and marketing to deliver comprehensive, turn-key solutions that address greenhouse gas emissions and seek to improve air, land and water quality. Visit ampamericas.com.

Position Summary

Amp Americas (Amp) seeks a motivated professional accountant to join its accounting team as a Staff Accountant. Responsibilities include preparation of journal entries, monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis. This position reports to the Controller and will regularly interact with the entire accounting/finance team, as well as with Asset Management, Legal, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily and monthly accounting activities (e.g., recording journal entries, G/L account reconciliations, monthly close) for assigned subsidiary companies, including cash, accounts receivables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and accruals
• Collaborate with Amp’s Asset Managers to produce monthly financial reports for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects, including budget vs actual analysis and insights
• Field and resolve inquiries from management, ownership, and external auditors
• Assist with the implementation and optimization of accounting tools and special projects

Required Skills / Abilities / Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational / time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities

Other Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 2+ years of work experience in corporate accounting or audit (preferred)
• Experience with multiple subsidiary organizations (preferred)
• Experience with accounting for capital projects (preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals
• Aptitude for solving problems independently and an interest in alternative and renewable energy

What We Offer

• Compensation package commensurate with experience including competitive pay + equity
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
• Opportunity to build upon your career in a company on the cutting edge of the RNG industry
• HQ located near Clybourn & Armitage in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice. Amp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity.