Staff Accountant

Cypress Creek Energy; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

401(k) Match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Cypress Creek Energy seeks a Staff Accountant to support a growing Finance & Accounting team in Durham, NC. This hands-on role focuses on accurate financial records and timely reporting, reporting to the Director of Accounting.

Key requirements include a BS in Accounting, 3+ years of experience, NetSuite proficiency, and advanced Excel skills. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with three days in-office per week and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting (or related major).
• 3+ years of accounting experience; mix of public/private preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite is required.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Commitment to Cypress Creek Energy values.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated resource for O&M/Solutions AP vendor bills and three-way matching.
• Process and code vendor bills; verify bill accuracy with PO requesters.
• Coordinate with departments to confirm bill accuracy and post bills.
• Work with other departments on change orders when needed.
• Ensure timely processing of vendor bills and AP reconciliation.
• Processing and allocation of FedEx and Enterprise bills to Sales Orders.
• Landing costs for inventory costing to reflect average cost.
• Enter, track, and reconcile vendor prepayments.
• Track and reconcile vendor returns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Journal entries

Excel formulas

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

The Company

The energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history. Meeting the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity will require new ideas, new infrastructure, and talented people committed to building for the future.

At Cypress Creek Energy, we’re meeting that challenge by developing and operating the energy infrastructure needed to power communities, support economic opportunity, and strengthen resilience. We believe our responsibility extends beyond the grid and that how we build matters just as much as what we build.

That same commitment extends to our employees. We invest in professional growth, encourage collaboration across teams, and provide opportunities to take ownership, expand your expertise, and advance your career. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, respect, and a shared commitment to deliver results. Join us and help meet one of the most important energy challenges of our time while building a rewarding career.

The Staff Accountant role is a position that will fill a critical component in our Finance & Accounting team. This hands‑on position provides many opportunities to develop your accounting and operational skills in a relatively flat department.

As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with various accounting and financial tasks to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reports. You will report to the Director of Accounting and work closely with the finance team and other departments to support day‑to‑day accounting.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated Resource for O&M/Solutions AP Vendor Bills
  • This function supports recordkeeping without interfering with the segregation of duties. The individual in this role will not authorize or approve POs, nor will they have custody of goods, as services and parts remain in the field.
  • This role will be responsible for verifying and processing vendor bills related to O&M/Solutions AP.
  • They will coordinate with PO requesters (eg. supply chain, field techs, etc) to confirm bill accuracy, enter Item Receipts, and post vendor bills while ensuring a proper three‑way match.
  • Work with other departments when a change order is needed
  • Ensure timely processing of vendor bills
  • Responsible for AP reconciliation
• Processing and Allocation of FedEx and Enterprise Bills
  • This role will be responsible for coding FedEx and Enterprise bills and associating them with the proper Sales Orders in order to invoice the associated customer.
• Landing Costs for Accurate Inventory Costing
  • The individual will be responsible for landing costs on inventory to ensure an accurate reflection of average costs.
• Enter, track, and reconcile vendor prepayments
• Track and reconcile vendor returns
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Required

• BS in Accounting (or related major).
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting role. A mix of public and private accounting experience is a plus.
• NetSuite experience required.
• Very good understanding of Excel formulas and functions, with the ability to build, troubleshoot, and analyze large Excel-based data sets.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required including xlookups, pivot tables, and other common formulas.
• General computer and financial systems competency. Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy

Skills/Abilities

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles including ability to create journal entries and associated supporting documents.
• Must be inquisitive, have the desire to learn and initiative to reach out to various departments to complete tasks.
• Organized, resourceful and pays attention to detail.
• Must be a self‑starter who handles multiple projects with competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Needs to be a team player who does well with daily ad‑hoc requests.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills; comfortable working directly with non‑finance departments to resolve billing and coding questions.
• Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions.

Location

The preferred location for this role is for our office in Durham, NC. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in‑office schedule of three days per week.

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Company Swag

Cypress Creek Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.