Senior accountant Jobs in Charlotte, NC

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title : Senior Accountant

Reports To : Senior Accounting Manager

Direct Reports : No Functional Unit : Accounting & Finance

FLSA Status : Exempt Position Type : Full-Time

Office Location : CHARLOTTE

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7,000 MW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America's premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in Denver, New York and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

Interpret and apply U.S. GAAP to monitor the accuracy of general ledger accounts and reported financial results. Responsible for a wide variety of general accounting duties to include journal entries, consolidation, elimination entries, variance analysis and financial statement preparation.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in maintaining all financial records of the Company and subsidiaries, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and company policy.
• Analyze operational results for required month end accruals and adjustments and determine appropriate journal entries.
• Review and complete daily and month-end close procedures and reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and intercompany transactions.
• Actively participate in the year-end audit and the preparation of the audited financial statements.
• Ensure integrity of accounting records through well prepared journal entries with adequate backup documentation, detailed analysis, and monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for internal and external parties.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of key accounting policies, accounting files and work papers, and systems process documentation.
• Code invoices for respective projects, maintain fixed assets database.
• Identify and integrate new technologies to enhance accounting and reporting systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

THE TEAM

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner / photocopier.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First, and offers employees a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to [email protected].

EEO STATEMENT :

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.