Senior Accountant Construction (GL)

Summary   

Responsible for the month end close process, including the closing of construction projects, preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure overall accuracy of the consolidated financial statements. 

Clean Energy is changing the way the world fuels its vehicles. Reducing pollution from the transportation industry is an important goal for our nation, and we at Clean Energy know just how realistic and attainable that goal is with natural gas fuel.

Our company is an essential business and we are hiring! 

Our office is located on a beautiful campus in Newport Beach, California. 

Benefits Offered: 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and more. 

Salary Range:  $90,000 - $95,000 Depends on Experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

The essential duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

Prepare project cost packages, including margin and other critical analysis, working with Clean Energy’s construction team.

Oversee completeness and accuracy of all journal entries and account reconciliations as assigned by the Accounting/Finance Department management team.

Serve as project lead, as necessary, and ensure proper preparation and documentation of related journal entries.

Ensure completeness and accuracy of Clean Energy’s financial records. In particular, work with AR or AP to ensure proper booking of projects revenues, costs and accruals.

Actively participate in quarterly reviews, year-end audits and SOX audits, including preparation of audit support schedules and related requests. 

Actively adhere to policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure SOX 404 compliance.

Serve in a key supporting role with respect to the internal (e.g., Monthly Financial Package) and external (e.g., Form 10-K and Form 10-Q’s) reporting processes.

Submit recommendations and support the development of new procedures to shorten and improve the current close process.  

Actively contribute to the development of global accounting policies to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience            

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, 6-9 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills             

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability                                                   

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to independently determine tax compliance requirements with no supervision.

Computer Skills       

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel. Knowledge of Human Resource systems, payroll systems including ADP, and advanced internet skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:

Quality:  Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image with dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean work space, company equipment and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.

Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally and timely. 

Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately informed and shares ideas even when unpopular.  Listens to what others have to say.  Maintains open and active communication with colleagues. Effectively uses knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and anticipating issues to ensure quality is provided.

Teamwork:  Fosters the spirit of working with each other.  Displays respect, courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, models collaboration with others.  Considers impact and issues for our customer and other departments.  Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.

Persistence:  Develops workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence in following assignments through to completion. Promotes process improvements.

Reliable:  Responds in a timely manner.  Is honest, ethical, value-driven and trustworthy. Keeps commitments made, completes assignments and meets deadlines. Accountable--Takes responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.

Entrepreneurial:  Takes initiative and appropriate action.  Is engaged and committed to achieving the company’s mission. Pursues better ways to get things done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends. Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value. Is committed to the satisfaction of customers.

Leadership:  Provides clear direction around a vision.  Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory.  Demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions.  Is an example for employees and others.  Accepts responsibility for individual and team performance.  Makes appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions.   Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Motivates and empowers others.  Delegates tasks appropriately.  Recruits staff of a high caliber.  Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and direct.  Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort. Encourages continuous growth and learning in others.  Shows respect for others and their ideas.  Helps others manage through change.

Passion:  Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company’s future.  Promotes a sense of company pride.  Displays sense of pride in the department and its contributions.  Displays passion for the job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $90,000 - $95,000