Senior Accountant

Position Summary:

As the Senior Accountant of a nature-based solutions company committed to developing high-quality voluntary carbon offset projects, this person will be a high energy individual with strong technical financial reporting and accounting operations experience.

This position will report to the Directo of Accounting & Financial Reporting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of the company's financial reports and identifying and implementing process improvements for GAAP compliance and audit readiness. Additionally, the candidate should be a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills.

Chestnut was founded and backed by Kimmeridge, a US-based private equity firm with offices in New York and Denver. We have a strong preference for candidates who can work on-site at Chestnut's headquarters in New York, NY. However, remote candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in day-to-day financial accounting activities, including various accounts payable, revenues, transactions, and general ledger maintenance
• Perform reconciliations of bank and general ledger accounts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Ownership of key accounting functions which includes our accounts payable process and administration of our expense management platform
• Communicate with vendors and assist in resolving any discrepancies or questions regarding invoices or payments
• Support intercompany balances, payments and reconciliations between companies
• Provide support during audits, liaising with external auditors and preparing necessary documentation
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls
• Assist in the creation and documentation of processes for best practices
• Perform other assignments and special projects as necessary to support Finance team

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's in Accounting or Taxation preferred.

• CPA or CMA designation required.
• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, with an emphasis on audit, in a relevant industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience at a Big 4 or national accounting firm is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience with NetSuite or another ERP system.
• Prior experience auditing or working for a pre-IPO or SEC reporting company preferred.
• Experience in the carbon markets or real estate industry is a plus.
• Highly proficient Microsoft Office skills necessary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high growth and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well under deadlines and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Strong team-building skills, adept at forging positive relationships across the business.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to self-manage and effectively prioritize.