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Staff Accountant
$80k - 110k per year + bonus and equity participation
Renewable Energy
US
United States
Permanent
Remote

Staff Accountant

Location: Bay Area, CA (open to remote)

Company Overview

Our client is an established renewable energy investment and development platform focused on distributed energy infrastructure. The company partners with developers, communities, customers, and capital providers to develop, acquire, finance, own, and operate renewable energy assets across the United States.

Backed by a leading sustainability-focused investment firm, the organization is entering its next phase of growth and is actively expanding its portfolio across community solar, distributed generation, battery storage, and other energy transition opportunities. The team offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with significant exposure to both accounting and finance functions.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, monthly financial close activities, and financial planning initiatives. This position offers broad exposure across accounting and finance and provides the opportunity to work directly with senior leadership in a growing, mission-driven organization.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a desire to build a long-term career within renewable energy and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, coding, and allocations across multiple entities and projects
  • Manage vendor onboarding, including collection of tax documentation, setup of vendor records, and payment administration
  • Review AP aging and coordinate ACH and wire payment processing
  • Support monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Allocate costs across projects and entities in accordance with internal policies and financing structures
  • Support accounting for a multi-entity organization, including intercompany transactions and consolidations
  • Prepare audit and tax support schedules and assist with information requests
  • Manage entity compliance requirements, including annual filings and indirect tax reporting
  • Assist with investor, lender, and financing partner reporting requirements
  • Support cash forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis initiatives
  • Participate in process improvements, system enhancements, internal controls initiatives, and special projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 0–3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a multi-entity, project-based, infrastructure, real estate, construction, or renewable energy environment
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles
  • Excellent communication and organizational skill
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with ERP systems preferred
  • Interest in renewable energy, infrastructure, or sustainability sectors

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, and equity participation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility for the right candidate
  • Significant opportunity for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding platform
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