Senior Accountant | Chicago | $100,000 to $110,000 + Bonus | 401k/PTO/Medical & Dental
Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this role will focus on daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with audit and tax requirements. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Project Finance, to support the company’s strategic growth initiatives and sustainable energy goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review journal entries for revenue recognition, operating expenses, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing.
- Assist with monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
- Collaborate with project finance, lenders, and investors to coordinate capital raises.
- Partner with Operations to ensure proper accounting for development projects, active construction, and operational assets.
- Support intercompany eliminations and consolidated reporting for audits and tax compliance.
- Work closely with auditors and tax preparers to ensure timely filing of audit reports and tax returns.
- Train and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of growth and development.
- Assist in implementing consistent accounting policies and ensuring compliance across all programs.
- Drive process improvements, including enhancements to the NetSuite ERP system, and develop workflows to improve efficiency.
- Provide analytical insights by identifying trends, answering accounting questions, and solving financial challenges.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- At least 4 years of accounting experience; CPA and public accounting experience preferred.
- Industry experience in renewable energy, construction, or manufacturing (job costing & POC) is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with NetSuite ERP is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capability to identify and communicate trends.