What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Accountant position at PROENERGY?
Corporate Accountant
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is a global and vertically integrated energy transition platform. Focused exclusively on fast-start, dispatchable power, our company supports both energy security and renewable growth with complete turbine services, project development, equipment manufacturing, turnkey generation facilities, operations, and maintenance.
Our Footprint
We are primed for the energy transition with permanent service locations in Missouri, Texas, and Argentina. Our world-class Missouri headquarters is purpose-built to meet dispatchable power needs. It sits on 90 acres in Sedalia and features more than 600,000 sq. ft of service capacity under roof, which includes the only independent Level-IV aeroderivative depot and string-test facility in the world. Our Houston, Texas, office is a strategic satellite positioned near our own dispatchable power installations.
Our Philosophy
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.
Position Summary
As Corporate Accountant, reporting to the Corporate Accounting Manager, your primary responsibility will be to support the company’s financial operations by performing key accounting tasks in compliance with company policies and GAAP. This role involves assisting with month-end close processes, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, maintaining fixed asset records, and supporting financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational and communication skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and a proactive approach to learning. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in corporate accounting processes and financial reporting within the energy industry.
Position Responsibilities
- Execute month end closing activities including journal entries, financial analysis, account reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
- Adhere to internal closing schedules and reporting deadlines and assist with month end procedures and reporting.
- Prepare and update the Month-End Close Schedule on the Finance SharePoint site.
- Ensure AP, Purchasing, and Receiving transactions are posted timely for month-end close.
- Set up CAPEX projects once capital expenditures are approved and monitor the status of CAPEX projects and PO logs.
- Close completed CAPEX projects and convert them into Fixed Assets in the assets register.
- Maintain accurate records of fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, and locations.
- Run monthly depreciation for all fixed assets.
- Prepare account reconciliations and record journal entries for month-end close, including prepaids, debt, amortization, depreciation, and more.
- Roll forward month-end supporting workpapers saved to the accounting close folder.
- Participate in the preparation of monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis.
- Support external bank examinations/audits conducted approximately twice a year.
- Assist in supporting financial statement audits performed by our independent auditors.
- Maintain efficient and effective corporate accounting controls and business processes.
- Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned by management.
- Act within scope of authority and consistent with company and corporate objectives, guidelines, policies, and practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other similar business degree.
- 0 – 3 years of accounting, finance or related experience.
- Accounting background will include knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, financial analysis and internal controls compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial management software, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel. Skilled in managing and analyzing large datasets efficiently.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to month end close accounting procedures.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Great Plains or similar accounting systems.
- Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical, with strong orientation to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities effectively to meet strict deadlines.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Progress toward, or interest in pursuing, CPA certification.
It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.
