at Invenergy in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
Job Description
Position Overview
Job Description Summary
The Financial Reporting Senior Accountant will be responsible for daily activities performed by the Financial Reporting team, including creation of quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes, consolidating Excel schedules used for financial reporting support, accounting for equity method investments, monthly consolidation processes, assisting with other financial reporting responsibilities and process improvements. This position will also work closely with external auditors and other Invenergy departments, including other accounting departments. This position is best suited for an individual who has strong analytical skills, a working knowledge of financial statement preparation and US GAAP and a desire to further advance their knowledge around all things financial reporting. The Financial Reporting Senior Accountant will work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and Senior Manager.
Responsibilities
+ Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements (balance sheet and statements of operations, equity and cash flow) and annual footnotes for wind, solar, and thermal energy power projects and related entities
+ Perform analytics to review reporting variances / activity
+ Work with external auditors to provide annual financial statements and footnotes, audit information, and other documents and worksheets as needed to support successful completion of year-end audit
+ Compile and analyze financial information for internal and external reporting
+ Assist in calculating impairments and other accounting areas
+ Assist with coordinating and sending reporting requirements to external parties
+ Utilize Microsoft Excel and other tools to create schedules and annual reports
+ Utilize Workiva/Wdesk for quarterly and annual financial statements and internal reporting
+ Assist the Financial Reporting group in developing process improvements and increase efficiencies within the department
+ Assist in researching technical accounting issues and analyzing the impact on financial statements
+ Contribute to the development of accounting policies, procedures, and methodologies
Required Skills
+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university
+ 2+ years of accounting experience
+ Existing understanding and knowledge of GAAP
+ Proficient skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office products
+ Responsible and dependable, with an exceptional work ethic
Preferred Skills
+ CPA preferred
+ Multi-entity organization, SEC company or Public accounting firm experience preferred
+ Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly and annual department driven deadlines
+ Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities and deadlines
+ Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail with ability to self review
+ Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
+ Strong coordination / organizational skills with attentiveness to timelines
+ Experience with Workiva/Wdesk product and/or Oracle Fusion preferred
+ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals within a variety of business units and external organizations
+ + Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.