Renewable Energy Client Accounting - Senior Associate

Opportunity ID

9523

Department

Advisory

Location(s)

Boston

State

Massachusetts

Function

Advisory

Job Description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the Renewable Energy team in our Client Accounting Advisory practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

YOUR TEAM.

The Client Accounting Advisory Team is a rapidly growing division of CohnReznick, where we partner with our clients to perform accounting, advisory and technology services. Our goal is to leverage the best staff, cutting edge technology, and efficient processes to exceed our clients' expectations. Our services include maintaining of books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, as well as accounting technology solution development.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support the Renewable Energy accounting team. Responsible for client execution and timely delivery of client's work product
• Demonstrates ability to independently perform accounting services for client, including but not limited to timely complete duties associated with managing teams. Ensuring team is meeting goals and benchmarks for performance and execution of client work, such as delivering monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, working within budget and time parameters, etc.
• Performs thorough self-review of all work prior to submission for final review
• Develops proficiency in use of all technology necessary for performance and execution of work, and acts as a resource for other staff
• Ensures quality control procedures are being followed and executed
• Identifies areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations
• Builds and maintains positive client, colleague, and internal stakeholder relationships
• Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
• Develops efficient work habits to support the organization and work within budgetary (both time and deadline) parameters
• Appropriately communicates difficult situations encountered on engagements to leadership
• Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide policies and procedures
• Positively represents and actively promotes the Firm
• Participates in mentoring, recruiting, retention and team-building activities directly related to job responsibilities
• Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelors Degree, CPA preferred but not required
• Proven ability to drive and lead month-end close processes, including ownership of deadlines, reviews of and accuracy of work performed by other team members, corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, payroll and benefits.
• Strong GAAP experience along with hands on experience performing consolidations, GL close and financial reporting for the renewable energy industry
• Strong Renewable Energy experience with renewable energy projects, development and/or contractor operations and their related entities, including project costing and transfer of projects from one company to another.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, being highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Minimum Intermediate proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.)
• Hands-on operational accounting experience in QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, BILL, BILL Spend and Expense (former Divvy) or similar AP and Expense automation tools highly preferred
• Strong project and time management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail. Action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented). Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions. Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis

In Massachusetts, the salary range for an Advisory Senior Associate is $80,000 to $130,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

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