Senior Accountant
Maas Energy Works, Inc•Redding, CA
•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the financial operations related to our waste-to-energy projects. This includes ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with industry-specific regulations, and providing strategic insights to support the growth and sustainability of our company initiatives. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including project development, operations, and environmental commodities, to ensure the financial success of our projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and accounting for renewable energy projects.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Net Suite) and Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with industry-specific financial regulations and incentives, such as renewable energy credits and carbon offsets.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly biogas or related fields, is highly desirable.
- experience with project management software is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including project-specific income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in accordance with GAAP and industry standards for renewable energy.
- Manage project accounting for company initiatives, including tracking project costs, revenues, and profitability, and ensuring accurate project financial reporting.
- Lead the quarter-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, related to projects, grants, and subsidies.
- Manage accounting for government grants, environmental commodities, and other incentives specific to the renewable energy industry.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and GAAP.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing financial data and analysis related to projects, including capital expenditures and operational costs.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations, including those specific to renewable energy projects.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations related to renewable energy projects.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff, with a focus on developing expertise in renewable energy accounting practices.
Benefits
- Three weeks of paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Eight & a half paid holidays annually
- Two paid flexible holidays annually
- ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement
- 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Medical Clinic Membership for employee & dependents
- additional paid vacation accrue over the first 3-24 months
- 401k with matching
- quarterly profit share
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
