Accountant, Fixed Assets

Clearway Energy • Princeton, NJ

3d • $69,000 - $86,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Fixed Asset & Lease Accounting, the Staff Accountant is responsible for the accurate accounting and reporting of the company’s fixed assets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This role performs accounting for the end-to-end asset lifecycle, including capitalization, depreciation, impairment, and disposal, while supporting the month-end close, financial reporting, and audit activities. In addition, the role contributes to process optimization by leveraging automation and AI-enabled tools to improve data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and asset management insights. The Fixed Asset Accountant collaborates cross-functionally to drive consistency in capital expenditure tracking and enhance overall financial transparency. This hybrid position is located in our Princeton, NJ office. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• 2-3 years of experience in general accounting and/or financial reporting.
• Working knowledge and general understanding of U.S. GAAP, especially as it relates to fixed asset accounting.
• Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make recommendations or decisions.
• Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets with large data sets.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Practical understanding and application of internal control processes and procedures over financial accounting and reporting.
• Project participation and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to navigate fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Ability to set priorities and respond quickly to changing demands from multiple sources.
• Ability to observe and identify key details.
• Can develop and maintain cross-functional business partnerships with professionalism.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Strong willingness to learn new skills and information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of accounting/reporting software, specifically SAP or OneStream XF.
• Leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, automation platforms) to improve efficiency in financial reporting and analysis.

Nice To Haves

• A CPA designation or working toward certification is a plus.
• Public accounting experience.
• SAP S/4HANA Experience
• Implementing or working with automation or AI-based workflows.
• Ability to work productively and independently in a team environment.
• Ability to use AI tools to analyze large datasets and generate insights.
• Energy industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter new fixed assets and changes to existing fixed assets into the fixed assets accounting system.
• Communicate with various departments to obtain relevant information to properly account for fixed assets.
• Perform fixed asset accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close for Clearway Energy Inc. and Clearway Energy Group LLC.
• Duties will include monthly close in the SAP S/4HANA fixed asset accounting system, review of related accounts, identification and preparation of necessary journal entries, and posting thereof in the accounting system.
• Reconcile fixed asset accounts to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Prepare entity-level and consolidated fixed asset roll-forwards.
• Assist with the analysis and preparation of schedules for inclusion in the quarterly controller’s packages that are presented to senior management.
• Preparation of quarterly/annual fixed asset schedules in accordance with GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements for inclusion in the periodic financial statements, footnotes, and other financial information reported on SEC Form 10-Q/10-K.
• Review and follow up on unusual activity.
• Assist in providing requested deliverables and any follow-up requests for additional support to the internal and external auditors in conjunction with the quarterly review/year-end audit process.
• Responsible for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls, process flow, supporting documentation, risk assessments, and monthly/quarterly certifications for assigned accounting responsibilities.
• Provide backup for lease and other accounting groups as necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide support on technical accounting issues.
• Assist with testing relevant accounting and fixed asset system upgrades and enhancements.
• Assist with special projects and additional duties as necessary.
• Leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, automation platforms) to improve efficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Benefits

• generous PTO
• medical, dental & vision care
• HSAs with company contributions
• health FSAs
• dependent daycare FSAs
• commuter benefits
• relocation
• a 401(k) plan with employer match
• a variety of life & accident insurances
• fertility programs
• adoption assistance
• generous parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level