Senior Accountant

TRS Staffing is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our multinational renewable energy client. This is an opportunity to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company, committed to advancing the clean energy revolution. Locations preferred: San Francisco / Bay Area, CA or Denver, CO - remote work options also available.

SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant will lead project accounting from beginning to end and support general accounting needs of the Company. The primary objective is to support financial data management, book journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and prepare quarterly financial reporting deliverables. The Senior Accountant ensures all appropriate and significant transactions at the Company and its power projects are properly researched, documented, and recorded in accordance with supporting authoritative US GAAP and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) guidance. The Senior Accountant provides important support to Project Managers to reach financial goals and to ensure projects are accounted for in compliance with GAAP. In addition, this position will also work with and may liaise directly with the Company’s external auditors, under the direction of the Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process within clearly defined time frames.
• Accounting for intercompany billings between the operating parent entities and underlying projects and working in close cooperation with other team members and management.
• Prepare invoices and posting of general ledger entries.
• Develop strong relationships with project managers to ensure the reflection of our business transactions in the ledgers in an efficient and accurate manner, timely collections, and development of business knowledge. Become the subject matter expert to support the project teams.
• Communicate with internal Operations and Maintenance team to ensure understanding of the business and accuracy of all financial statements.
• Close coordination with members of the Asset Management team on understanding and explaining to management the collection status between the parent entities and underlying projects.
• Complete other general accounting tasks as assigned.
• Perform analytical functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close. Duties include preparation and analysis of standalone and consolidated income statements, balance sheet and equity transactions, and financial statements.
• Collaborate with and respond to ad hoc requests from key stakeholders within the organization.
• Set up new projects in financial system. Review contract documents for financial details, determine proper accounting method.
• Identify and suggest improvements to processes to increase efficiency or effectiveness of work.
• Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy.


QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is preferred.
• 6 plus years of progressive accounting experience is required. Audit experience preferred.
• Experience working in project accounting within engineering and construction, or energy industry is preferred.
• ERP system experience is required, preferred NetSuite, and proficiency with Excel such as pivot tables, formulas, and proficiency with other Microsoft Office products.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable to changing working requirements.
• Detailed understanding of the life cycle of projects and project accounting principles.
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills are essential. Ability to communicate with various levels of management and clients is required.
• Must be highly detail oriented and results focused, with strong organizing, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Strong work ethic and team player. High degree of professionalism; flexible work assignments.
• Strong sense of ethics and ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.
• Strong problem-solving, and analytical skills.

For more information, or to apply, contact Stephanie Warneke at Stephanie.Warneke@trsstaffing.com.


TRS Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based on job related criteria and not on the basis of any unlawful criteria. We ensure equal access to employment opportunities, services, and programs.

Must have legal right to work in the United States. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.