Lucas Group is partnering with one of the world’s largest independent renewable energy companies which is active in onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage, transmission and distribution. We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team via contract to hire employment.
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Position Summary
- This position will provide GL and operational support for the Accounting department. Duties will include the evaluation and recording of transactions to the GL as necessary to ensure the financials, internal reporting, and external reporting are complete and accurate. Further, this position is responsible for reconciliations, deposits, accruals, routine entries, month-end close entries, audit support, and reviewing various reporting.
- Support and / or participate on special projects as assigned.
- Account for all intercompany transactions with parent company as well as construction subsidiary.
- Opportunity to grow with a fast-growing international company in the renewables industry performing various tasks across many business aspects including renewables development and construction.
- The above is not all inclusive. Searching for a well-rounded candidate ready to grow and expand their accounting knowledge and skills. Position is established for a strong staff accountant. Lots of growth potential as the right candidate learns the business, displays excellence performance, and continuous to develop technical capabilities.
Specific Duties
- Facilitate the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reviewing and completing all assigned month-end functions.
- Work with construction subsidiary on intercompany monthly invoicing and record related entries.
- Work with parent company on intercompany invoicing and record related entries.
- Perform reconciliations and maintain documentation related to balance sheet accounts.
- Review of incoming deposits, including researching proper coding, compiling support, and recording to the general ledger.
- Evaluate transactions and record to the GL as necessary to ensure the financials and trial balance are accurate and complete.
- As assigned, responsible for researching, producing, reviewing, analyzing, and issuing periodic reports on general business activity.
- Compiling, reconciling, and invoicing intercompany activities.
- Assist with preparation of both consolidated and stand-alone financial statements, including preparation of related footnotes and disclosures.
- Review, analyze, and re-class P&L activity to ensure an accurate Income Statement.
- Compile, review, and record AR for various business groups.
- Assist team in process documentation
- Assist team in systems implementations and data integrity
- Projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager and other team leads within the accounting and finance team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specially Excel including the use of pivot tables. Experience with ERP or Reporting Systems a plus
- Detailed oriented
- Prioritization and time management
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Clearly express information via schedules, tables, charts and commentary to superiors or management
- Ability to manage under tight deadlines and handle multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Self-directed individual who enjoys learning and receiving coaching
- Current knowledge of GAAP or IFRS
- Experience with ERP systems is preferable
Qualifications
- Degree focusing in Accounting or Finance
- 1 to 3 years of accounting experience
