Senior Accountant I, Corporate Accounting

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Job Description Senior Accountant I, Accounting, will be responsible for the monitoring, accounting, reporting and analysis of business activities related to intercompany, debt, and equity at Invenergy. This role will be working with various groups within the Commercial Execution and Finance organizations on a continual basis for financial accounting close related inquiries and ad-hoc projects. The position may also prepare various financial & tax support schedules. Additionally, Senior Accountant I, Accounting will support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement schedules, annual compilation of footnotes, miscellaneous financial reporting requests, and annual audits. Individuals must be self-starter, well organized, possess excellent computer skills, be able to multi-task and enjoy the challenge of taking on new and exciting opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university
3+ years of progressive experience in accounting.
In-depth knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Technologically-savvy, with very strong Microsoft Office skills and experience, particularly in Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience in energy industry preferred but not required.
Multi-Site Organization SEC Company or Public accounting firm preferred.
Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly and annual department driven deadlines.
Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities and deadlines, with attention to detail and an ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Strong coordination / organization skills with attentiveness to timelines.
Strong interpersonal skills – able to work effectively in a team environment.
Responsible, dependable and possess an exceptional work ethic.

Responsibilities

Record and reconcile intercompany transactions.
Prepare project workbooks to support balance sheet and income statement balances and activity.
Maintain compliance with project debt and equity agreements.
Prepare financial statements, including all monthly journal entries.
Assist with annual audit work papers and audit report preparation.
Completion of close procedures including accounting data reconciliation between general ledger, data warehouse, and core data sets.
Participate in special projects and other technical accounting matters as they arise, including preparation of significant transactions such as project financing.
Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
Coordinate project treasury, banking and cash flow analysis.
Coordinate and take ownership of project issues with asset managers, project managers and finance professionals.
Develop and maintain relationships with key partners including banks, title companies, etc. that will support and grow the business
Liaise routinely with Project Managers, Development, Finance, and Treasury on a variety of job-related topics including insurance and contract agreements.