Staff Accountant

Cypress Creek Renewables; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 holidays

401(k) Match

Wellness stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Swag

Job summary

Cypress Creek Energy in Durham, NC is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This hands-on role supports day-to-day accounting, reporting, and compliance under the Director of Accounting.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Accounting, 3+ years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables, with the ability to learn new software quickly and collaborate cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or related major.
• 3+ years in an accounting role; public/private mix a plus.
• Very good understanding of Excel formulas and functions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) including xlookups, pivot tables.
• Ability to learn new software quickly and collaborate across departments.
• Embrace and live Cypress Creek Energy values.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated resource for AP vendor bills for O&M/Solutions; ensure three-way match.
• Process and reconcile FedEx and Enterprise bills and associate with Sales Orders.
• Land inventory costs for accurate costing and reporting.
• Enter, track, and reconcile vendor prepayments and returns.
• Support day-to-day accounting and reporting under Director of Accounting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Detail oriented

Cross-functional communication

Self-starter

Team player

Ability to learn

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

xlookups

Pivot tables

Job description

Aug 1, 2026

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 requirenew ideas, new infrastructure, and talented people committed to building for the future.

At Cypress Creek Energy,we’remeeting that challenge by developing andoperatingthe 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 yourexpertise, 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.

Overview

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.
• 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.

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition 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.