sPower is an established and rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with additional offices in San Francisco, Long Beach, and Richmond. The sPower accounting team is seeking an Accountant with 0 - 3 years’ experience recording, managing, analyzing and reconciling general ledger transactions and accounts specifically related to prepaid expenses and intercompany transactions. The Accountant will be responsible for making journal entries for various items including cash transfers, intercompany transactions, prepaid transactions, etc. This position will also assist in several other accounting matters as needed. The accountant will report to and work closely with the Accounting Manager. Sound judgment, ingenuity, excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude will position the successful candidate to earn a rewarding opportunity with this fast-growing company.
Core Competencies:
Candidates need excellent problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills, along with patience, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a team environment. They should also possess the following competencies:
· Exceptional organizational, communication, decision making/problem solving, analytical and time management skills.
· Strong attention to detail, with the ability to understand issues at a global level.
· Independent thinker able to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
· Ability to produce error-free work under deadlines.
· Team player with strong initiative, able to work autonomously to complete tasks.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Accountant’s duties will include the following (other duties may be assigned):
· Accounting for prepaid expenses including creation of amortization schedules and reconciling prepaid accounts.
· Recording entries for intercompany cash transfers
· Perform account reconciliations on other assigned general ledger accounts.
· Record intercompany elimination entries on a monthly basis.
· Prepare certain financial reporting requests.
· Assist with preparation for and coordination of external audits.
· Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial files.
· Follow proper accounting controls and procedures.
· Other projects as necessary.
Desired Skills and Expertise:
· 0-3 years accounting experience
· Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
· Strong Excel skills and ability to work effectively with accounting systems
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
FLSA Status:
· Exempt
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
· This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Compensation:
· Commensurate with experience; competitive.
Application:
· Submit resume, cover letter, professional references and salary requirements to sPower.com">hr
sPower.com
About sPower: Headquartered in Salt Lake City, with offices in San Francisco, Long Beach and Richmond, sPower is the largest private owner of operating solar assets in the United States. sPower owns and operates more than 150 utility and commercial distributed electrical generation systems across the U.S. (1.3GW of operating assets). To date, sPower has deployed more than $2 billion of capital for its solar and wind projects. With 11.3 gigawatts between operating, construction and pipeline, sPower is actively buying select utility-scale renewable assets in virtually any stage of development in the United States. www.spower.com
sPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation and gender identity. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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