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Senior Accounting Analyst at Deriva Energy in Charlotte, NC
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Job Description
Job Description:
Overview
Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6 GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Deriva ultimate parent is Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.
Position Summary
The Financial Accounting team supports Deriva Energy’s business. Team members actively partner with the business to support a growing portfolio of non-regulated renewable assets. The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for monthly close, analyzing account reconciliations, facilitating certain cash receipts and payments each period and performing assigned internal SOX controls. This role requires familiarity with a variety of accounting concepts, practices and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong attributes for accuracy, process improvement, and will be highly detail oriented.
Responsibilities
Perform monthly general ledger closing for assigned projects/financings and accounting processes
Perform cash analysis for certain payments from assigned projects
Complete account reconciliations for assigned solar and wind operating projects, as well as financings.
Analyze financial information and recognize significant variances, trends and irregularities; understand causes/drivers, and summarize concisely to management
Interact and support site operating personnel, corporate personnel, external auditors, vendors and consultants as required
Maintain Fixed Asset Subledger and depreciation schedules
Assist project development team with project code creation and project spend
Assist with lease calculations and schedules in accordance with ASC 842
Assist in the preparation for the annual budgets
Support the growth of the business, development of new accounting systems, controls, and processes
Become knowledgeable of assigned projects/portfolios by reviewing/understanding financing and partnership agreements
Complete ad hoc requests for internal and external parties or special projects, as assigned
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Three (3) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree
Desired Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working toward achieving their CPA
Five (5) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field
One (1) year or more of preparing fixed asset related transactions
Strong technical skills and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Public accounting experience (Big Four/large regional)
Experience with company consolidation and limited liability company/partnership accounting
Experience analyzing CWIP costing
Experience with ASC 842 Lease Accounting
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications (i.e., NetSuite, IFS, OneStream, SSAS Cubes, etc.)
Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, Power BI, and Power Point
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills
Proven problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners
Working Conditions
This role is intended to be located at the Deriva Headquarters office in Charlotte, NC.
This office position is hybrid
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Attractive Bonus Potential
Additional Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.
Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.