Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Corporate Operations – Accounting & Finance

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Location: Madison, WI; Seattle, WA; Boulder, CO; or Hybrid/Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: Seattle/Boulder: $100,000-$120,000

Madison/select remote markets: $85,000-$105,000

Company Overview:

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop, construct, and operate solar energy projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company dedicated to developing and deploying utility scale solar and community solar facilities. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.

Position Objective:

OneEnergy is adding a Senior Accountant role to its growing Accounting team. This role will assume ownership of executing revenue recognition and payroll, participating in month-end close, managing standalone entity accounting and annual financial audits, and participating in company’s overall tax management and reporting requirements. This role is vital to help keep the company’s day-to-day accounting functions running smoothly and is responsible for projecting a professional company image and maintaining excellent internal/external customer relations.

Responsibilities:

• Own monthly revenue recognition for projects, ensuring revenue recognition and COGS is in accordance with company technical accounting policies.
• Perform numerous period-end closing tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, reviews and supporting the Accounting Manager as needed.
• Participate in consolidated annual audit and own operating project company standalone audit with Accounting Manager oversight.
• Execute bi-monthly hourly and salary payroll and manage state and local payroll tax registration and compliance.
• Maintain certified payroll software and ensure the timely reporting of EPC (engineering procurement construction) certified payrolls for projects.
• Support Accounting Manager and V.P, Corporate Controller with company’s tax management.
• Prepare various federal and state jurisdiction one-off reporting requirements throughout the year.
• Prepare cost segmentation reports for projects timely on an as-needed basis.
• Contribute to the documentation, maintenance, and review of accounting processes.
• Review signed business contracts for operational accounting implications, present path forward to Accounting Manager, and implement or book journal entries as needed.
• Respond to various internal and external requests for information, producing regular or specific reports and schedules as requested.
• Contribute to requirements related to grant accounting, inclusive of providing solutions for compliance.
• Contribute to various accounting team initiatives as they arise.
• Support improvement of cross functional transactional ‘speed’ by reflecting on accounting risk, controls and processes and proposing changes to Accounting Manager.
• Ensure company accounting and finance policies and procedures are adhered to in day-to-day practice.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in accounting, or equivalent of relevant experience
• CPA preferred, but not required
• Experience in solar development or construction industry desired, but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years (combined) experience contributing to a high performing operational accounting team or working for a top tier audit firm
• Familiarity with complex accounting concepts including but not limited to revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and inventory accounting.
• In depth understanding of GAAP financial statements
• Payroll processing experience via third-party processing service and experience with multi-state compliance is desired, but not required
• Experience with contributing to corporate annual audits
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and communicate sensitively and effectively with employees and co-workers
• Must have the ability to demonstrate a high degree of time management and organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at various stages of delivery with competing deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Must be self-motivated and enjoy a team-oriented approach to work, contributing to a supportive, collaborative, cross functional team environment
• Apply a systems mindset to own workflow, across the accounting function, and cross-functionally
• Comfortable operating in a hybrid remote and in person team environment
• Fulfills job responsibilities with a customer focus mindset by providing efficient, timely, and reliable service to internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Proactive and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly communicate problems and identify possible solutions
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude
• Proficiency in ERP system such as Sage Intacct or NetSuite preferred
• High proficiency in Office 365 skills, particularly in Excel, required

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.