Senior Accountant

Clenera is the US-based subsidiary of an international renewable energy developer, Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We look for people who value respectful cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you'll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals throughout the organization. We are on a pursuit to truly change the world through acquiring, developing, building, and managing utility-scale solar farms and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. Clenera has a current operating portfolio of 1.6 GW and an additional 14 GW in production. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and executing advanced accounting functions, such as financial statement analysis, month-end and year-end closings, tax compliance, internal auditing, accounting research and memoing, and leading process improvement initiatives. You will provide guidance to junior members of the accounting team. Ideally, this role will be based in our Boise headquarters, but we are open to fully remote options for exceptionally qualified candidates.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Independently and confidently prepares and reviews a variety of financial transactions for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with accounting policies, GAAP, company procedures, and any other applicable regulatory standards within a complex organizational/partnership structure.
• Primarily review, but will occasionally prepare journal entries, complete balance sheet reconciliations and other month-end close activities.
• Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities.
• Review and confirm consolidated financial statements for investors, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Inspect complex contracts for accounting requirements and ensure accounting entries and reports agree with applicable contracts, while recommending solutions for discrepancies.
• Perform position-specific responsibilities for accounting and period close in a timely and accurate manner. Assigned tasks may include managing solar projects, holding companies and consolidations, preparing financials including ME and CF Statements, revenue recognition, distributions, quarterly HLBV calculations, acquisition accounting framework, and letter of credit calculations.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with preparation of federal, state, and local tax compliance and/or quarterly HLBV entries.
• Be primary contact for recurring discussion during annual audits.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clenera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in public accounting.
• Licensure/Certification: Certified Public Accountant
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
  • Strong, proven ability to effectively do accounting research for complex transactions.
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze complex data and situations to make decisions.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and time management.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines and projects.

Benefits

• Clenera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay Plan

*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.

At Clenera, LLC, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.