What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at East Point Energy?
About Us:
East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future.
East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If this position interests you, but you don’t meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply — your unique experiences and perspectives may be just what we’re looking for.
Read more about our core values (driven, dependable, & collaborative) here.
Title: Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant is responsible for helping to establish and maintain accounting and reporting procedures with a focus on monitoring compliance and reporting accuracy. This position will report directly to the company’s Director of Accounting and will collaborate with all East Point business lines.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Financial statements preparation
- Journal entry preparation and review
- Assist with annual and quarterly budget process
- Lead payroll process and assist with workforce planning
- Preparation of forecast variance reports
- Perform and review account and bank statement reconciliations
- Lead credit card and expense program
- State and local tax preparation and review
- Develop and recommend modifications to accounting systems, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and internal controls
- Assist with and direct internal and external audits
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft software suite including Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, Power BI. Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential.
- Ability to communicate across a broad spectrum of technical understanding - written, verbal and non-verbal
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
- Ability to correctly prepare tax reports
- Experience with MS Dynamics BC, Salesforce and/or Procore a plus
Characteristics of an ideal candidate:
- Passion for renewable energy development and the environment
- Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
- Team player and leader, proactive attitude
- Organized, attention to detail
- Customer service focused
- Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
- Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
- Integrity and accountability
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required
- At least five years of related experience preferred, Public Accounting Experience preferred
Travel & Time Commitment:
- Limited travel related to company retreats and possibly industry conferences
- This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) & Employer Match
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays
- Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends
Location: East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA
This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.
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