Project Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Assist with the accounting for various wind, solar, or storage projects.

• Evaluate accounting schedules and reconcile general ledger accounts.

• Offer insights, guidance, and support in the preparation and review of accounting schedules.

• Analyze project contracts to ensure compliance with GAAP accounting standards.

• Conduct monthly budget-to-actual income statement analyses and trend assessments.

• Clarify any unusual financial variances.

• Oversee project cash accounts, including conducting bank reconciliations and cash forecasts.

• Suggest cash distributions for projects as necessary.

• Review and authorize purchase orders and invoices for proper coding and accuracy.

• Compile weekly accounts payable lists for cash management and payment processing.

• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements at both project and consolidated levels.

• Collaborate with Asset Managers to prepare annual operating budgets.

• Aid in financial statement audits by supplying necessary documentation and explanations to external auditors.

• Create required financial deliverables as specified in contracts.

• Assist in reconciling both draft and final annual tax returns.

• Support system implementations and ensure data integrity.

• Serve as the accounting liaison between internal teams and stakeholders.

• Report directly to the Accounting Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting is required.

• CPA certification is preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project accounting-related position.

• Experience with multi-level partnerships is preferred.

• In-depth knowledge and experience with GAAP accounting principles.

• Strong understanding of financial reporting and multilevel partnership consolidation structures.

• Experience in financial analysis, including budget-to-actual comparisons for income statements, trend analysis, and balance sheet ratios.

• Capability to read and interpret contracts thoroughly, including revenue contracts, lease agreements, debt agreements, and interest rate swaps.

• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

• Detail-oriented with the capacity to meet overlapping deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Effectiveness in a flexible team environment.

• A passion for renewable energy is essential.

• Currently, Apex is unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Continuous support and mentorship, including on-the-job training and hands-on experience.

• Access to training, strategies, and tools for personal and professional development.

• Opportunities to engage in volunteer work and contribute to local communities.

• Medical and dental insurance coverage.

• 401(k) plan with corporate matching contributions.

• Responsible Paid Time Off policy.

• Standard company holidays provided.

• Comprehensive high-deductible health plans available.

• Dental and vision insurance options.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Group life insurance benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• Company-paid parking benefits.

• Company-provided cell phone.

• Discounts for fitness and wellness programs.

• Flexible working hours when business operations allow.

• Professional development plans, formal training programs, and thorough onboarding processes.

• Option to work remotely or follow a hybrid work schedule.

• Base salary and bonuses commensurate with experience.