What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Accountant position at Ørsted?
Join us in this role, where you’ll be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of renewable energy projects and partnerships within Ørsted’s Americas Onshore business.
Welcome to Financial Accounting As a part of the Financial Accounting team, you and your colleagues will deliver high-quality, timely accounting and financial reporting to both internal and external stakeholders. Join a dynamic, team-oriented organization where you use your skills to make a positive impact and support our mission. As a team we value collaboration, accuracy, and take pride in contributing to the financial reporting of the organization,
You’ll play an important role in:
If you have transferable skills and are excited to contribute to a tightly knit, high-performing team, we encourage you to apply—even if you do not have experience in every area listed above. While not strictly necessary, maintaining an active CPA license will help candidates be successful in this role.
Join a global leader in renewable energy
Ørsted is a global leader in renewable energy and climate action. Joining us means contributing to the transition to a world powered by green energy. You’ll have opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment through challenging assignments and collaboration with industry-leading experts in a team-centric culture. We offer a supportive workplace built on trust, respect, and teamwork.
Shape the future with us Send your application to us no later than July 10, 2026.
If you need to request any adjustments or accommodations to working practices, working patterns, or the assessment or interview process, we're happy to discuss alternative arrangements. Please email accomodations@orsted.com
Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant to your country.
Position salary range:
The salary range for this position is USD 80,149 to USD 136,808
Our salary ranges are based on multiple position levels and reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S geographic markets within Chicago and Boston. Individual pay within the range is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can provide more details about the applicable salary range during the hiring process.
Variable Compensation: Our total rewards package may include discretionary short-term and long-term incentive opportunities based on your pay band and performance. These may be changed or suspended based on the sole discretion of the company
Our benefits package: For this position for employees who meet eligibility requirements are: fully paid premium for family insurance coverage for health, life, dental, and visions; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; short- and long-term disability insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; 18 weeks or an hourly equivalent of parental leave with an additional short-term disability benefit of 6-8 weeks or an hourly equivalent for the birthing parent; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 5 % employer match; commuting benefits; 7 paid sick days per year; 20 paid time-off days; 13 annual paid holidays; 16 hours of volunteer time-off; and a monthly book benefit from Amazon of up to USD 25.
Welcome to Financial Accounting As a part of the Financial Accounting team, you and your colleagues will deliver high-quality, timely accounting and financial reporting to both internal and external stakeholders. Join a dynamic, team-oriented organization where you use your skills to make a positive impact and support our mission. As a team we value collaboration, accuracy, and take pride in contributing to the financial reporting of the organization,
You’ll play an important role in:
- performing the month-end close activities of two to four renewable energy projects and related tax and cash equity partnerships
- preparing and reviewing reconciliations under US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), while ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial data
- preparing high-quality, US GAAP-compliant quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes
- performing budget-to-actual variance analysis and preparing monthly cash forecasts in collaboration with our asset management team
- using Hyperion to execute monthly consolidations under IFRS reporting
- preparing audit support and documentation for internal and external auditors, partnering with accounting management to facilitate successful audits
- encouraging a team-first environment with a focus on continuous improvement and development and assisting our tax team in compiling and organizing financial information required for the preparation and filing of tax return
- hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and have at least three years of relevant experience, ideally in the energy industry
- possess a positive, team-oriented mindset and enjoy being a part of a high-performing team; have a desire to learn, take on new challenges, and strive to improve personal performance
- thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet strict reporting deadlines
- have experience preparing US GAAP-compliant financial statements and related footnotes
- be proficient in Microsoft Office; prior experience working with SAP and ONESOURCE is preferred
- be capable of working independently while seeking guidance on more complex matters, exercising critical thinking to solve problems within known areas and embrace a global mindset and collaborate effectively in a diverse, cross-functional setting\
- possess a robust base of technical accounting knowledge and a willingness to perform research when necessary. This person does not need to know all the answers, but a willingness to try will be appreciated. Familiarity with revenue recognition, leases, property, plant and equipment (PP&E), and
If you have transferable skills and are excited to contribute to a tightly knit, high-performing team, we encourage you to apply—even if you do not have experience in every area listed above. While not strictly necessary, maintaining an active CPA license will help candidates be successful in this role.
Join a global leader in renewable energy
Ørsted is a global leader in renewable energy and climate action. Joining us means contributing to the transition to a world powered by green energy. You’ll have opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment through challenging assignments and collaboration with industry-leading experts in a team-centric culture. We offer a supportive workplace built on trust, respect, and teamwork.
Shape the future with us Send your application to us no later than July 10, 2026.
If you need to request any adjustments or accommodations to working practices, working patterns, or the assessment or interview process, we're happy to discuss alternative arrangements. Please email accomodations@orsted.com
Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant to your country.
Position salary range:
The salary range for this position is USD 80,149 to USD 136,808
Our salary ranges are based on multiple position levels and reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S geographic markets within Chicago and Boston. Individual pay within the range is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can provide more details about the applicable salary range during the hiring process.
Variable Compensation: Our total rewards package may include discretionary short-term and long-term incentive opportunities based on your pay band and performance. These may be changed or suspended based on the sole discretion of the company
Our benefits package: For this position for employees who meet eligibility requirements are: fully paid premium for family insurance coverage for health, life, dental, and visions; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; short- and long-term disability insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; 18 weeks or an hourly equivalent of parental leave with an additional short-term disability benefit of 6-8 weeks or an hourly equivalent for the birthing parent; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 5 % employer match; commuting benefits; 7 paid sick days per year; 20 paid time-off days; 13 annual paid holidays; 16 hours of volunteer time-off; and a monthly book benefit from Amazon of up to USD 25.