What The Role Is
Reporting to the Supervisor of Fixed Assets Accounting, the Staff Accountant will have fixed assets, asset retirement obligations, and lease accounting responsibilities and will assist with the month-end close process. The skills necessary to succeed in this role include solid accounting experience (particularly fixed asset accounting), strong organization skills, system expertise, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders while producing high-quality deliverables.
What You'll Be Doing
Enter new fixed assets and changes to existing fixed assets into the fixed assets accounting system.
Communicate with various departments to obtain relevant information in order to properly account for fixed assets.
Perform fixed asset accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close of Clearway Energy Inc. and Clearway Energy Group LLC. Duties will include monthly close in the fixed asset accounting system, review of related accounts, identification and preparation of necessary journal entries, and posting thereof in the accounting system.
Reconcile fixed asset accounts to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
Prepare entity level and consolidated fixed asset roll-forwards.
Assist with the analysis and preparation of schedules for inclusion in the quarterly controller’s packages that are presented to senior management.
Preparation of monthly/quarterly fixed asset schedules in accordance with GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements for inclusion in the periodic financial statements, footnotes, and other financial information reported on SEC Form 10-Q/10-K. Review and follow up on unusual activity.
Assist in providing requested deliverables and any follow-up requests for additional support to the internal and external auditors in conjunction with the quarterly review/year-end audit process.
Responsible for compliance with Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, process flow, supporting documentation, risk assessments, and monthly/quarterly certifications for assigned accounting responsibilities.
Provide backup for lease and other accounting groups as necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
Provide support on technical accounting issues.
Assist with testing of relevant accounting and fixed asset system upgrades and enhancements.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting and/or financial reporting.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting and/or financial reporting
Accounting knowledge: Working knowledge and general understanding of U.S. GAAP, especially as it relates to fixed asset accounting.
Analytical mindset: Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve and make recommendations or decisions. Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets with large data sets.
Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Project management: Project participation and organization skills with a demonstrated ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Ability to set priorities and respond quickly to changing demands from multiple sources.
Attention to detail: Ability to observe and identify key details.
Collaboration: Can develop and maintain cross-functional business partnerships with professionalism.
Communication skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
Strong willingness to learn new skills and information.
Working knowledge of accounting/reporting software, specifically SAP, Hyperion Financial Management or OneStream XF.
If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
What Would Be Nice
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting.
Fixed asset accounting experience desired.
Experience with PowerPlan or other fixed asset software a plus.
CPA designation or working toward certification a plus.
Ability to work productively and independently in a team environment.
Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations
$60,000—$74,000 USD
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and manage more than 9.6 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, Clearway’s 7 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 9 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, Calif.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Houston; and Princeton, N.J. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website (https://benefitsatclearway.com/) .
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) , ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) , ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.