What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at East Point Energy?
Job Description | Senior Accountant
About Us:
East Point Energy is a development firm focused on the origination, construction, and operation of energy storage projects. Our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country, helping to transform the grid into a renewable, resilient, and affordable system for generations to come. East Point is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equinor, a broad international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future.
East Point’s nimble team is comprised of hard-working, strategic problem solvers who are passionate about sustainability. We are technology and contractor agnostic, allowing us to find the best solution for each project. The firm’s executive team founded East Point in 2018, bringing decades of combined energy development experience and over 1.8 gigawatts of solar, wind, and energy storage projects currently in operation across the United States. Success for East Point is measured by delivering affordable energy storage solutions that benefit the grid, communities, and our environment.
East Point is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We hire 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. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they feel they are fully qualified in every way. We also know that sometimes the best candidates do not check every box. If you are interested in learning more, we would love to hear from you.
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 work closely with all East Point business lines.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Financial statements preparation
- Journal entry preparation and review
- Assist with annual and quarterly budget process
- Preparation of forecast variance reports
- Invoice entry and review
- Assist with credit card and expense program
- State and local tax preparation
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)
- 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
- Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
- Team player and leader, proactive attitude
- Organized, attention to detail
- Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
- Customer service focused
- 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.