Senior Accountant
SunEnergy1
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- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Source
- Breezy HR
Description
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant will serve as a key member of the accounting team, owning complex accounting activities across multiple legal entities. This role requires strong analytical skills, deep balance sheet expertise, and experience supporting construction and/or renewable energy (solar) accounting environments. The ideal candidate is highly independent, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-entity structure.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
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Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying errors, inconsistencies, and missing data; investigate and resolve discrepancies independently
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Support accounting for complex entity structures, including multi-tiered consolidations, joint ventures (JV), and intercompany transactions
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Assist with consolidation processes and elimination entries across multiple legal entities
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Support accounting related to construction projects and/or renewable energy solar development and owner-operator activities, including project cost tracking, capitalization, and revenue recognition as applicable
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Partner cross-functionally with project management, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
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Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests
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Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and system efficiencies
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Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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5+ years of progressive accounting experience
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Proven experience as a NetSuite user
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Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to reconcile balance sheet accounts and pinpoint errors and missing data
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Experience working with complex entity structures, including consolidations and JV accounting
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Experience in construction accounting and/or renewable energy (solar) development or owner-operator accounting
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Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
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Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
Preferred Qualifications
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CPA or CPA-eligible
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Experience in EPC, infrastructure, or utility-scale project environments
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Experience with intercompany accounting and multi-currency environments
Key Competencies
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Strong problem-solving and investigative mindset
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Ability to operate in a fast-growing, evolving organization
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Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders