What The Role IsClearway is searching for a skilled and motivated Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting, who will be primarily responsible for the preparation of Clearway Energy Group's (CEG) enterprise model and the preparation of monthly in-house cash settlements. Responsibilities will also include additional CWEN Corporate Accounting tasks, preparation of various business/financial reporting information, and support with special projects on an as-needed basis. This position will report to the Supervisor, Corporate Accounting, based in Scottsdale, AZ.
This role will also be a point of contact with our internal stakeholders, such as the project accountants, corporate accounting teams, financial planning & analysis teams, IT teams, and various external stakeholders. In addition, this role will interact with the Company's internal and external auditors on accounting-related topics.
This hybrid role will be based in our Scottsdale, AZ office. If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
What You'll Be Doing- Prepare Clearway (CEG) enterprise model to be distributed to external shareholders on a monthly basis. In addition, conduct a mid-month analysis on a quarterly basis. The enterprise model is a non-GAAP cash reconciliation for our corporate entities to provide accurate financial insights and support ownership decision-making.
- Process SAP in-house cash activities monthly. This includes ensuring accurate and timely preparation of monthly wires, recording journal entries, resolving outstanding/unmatched items promptly, and preparing invoices to external parties.
- In support of the CWEN corporate accounting team, execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close tasks, following established internal control processes and procedures. On an as-needed basis, perform balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly reporting packages.
- Corporate accounting tasks: prepaids, accruals, monthly debt entries (DFC, accrued interest, etc.), monthly insurance entries and analysis.
- Responsible for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls, process flow, supporting documentation, risk assessments, and monthly/quarterly certifications.
- Assist with preparing client deliverables for the external audits and any follow-up requests for additional support or related corrective action.
- Assist with ad hoc requests from other departments as assigned (i.e., Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting Research, etc.).
- Assist with special projects as requested.
What You'll Bring- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related field is required.
- Minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in accounting and/or financial reporting.
- Accounting knowledge: Working knowledge and a general understanding of U.S. GAAP.
- Analytical mindset: Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make suggestions aimed at refining and improving systems and processes. Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets with large data sets.
- Business Acumen: Ability to understand the Renewable Energy industry and apply the understanding to reported results to increase awareness of potential issues or unusual items.
- Knowledge of accounting/reporting software, preferably SAP, Hyperion Financial Management and/or OneStream, as well as advanced Excel skills.
- Project management: Project management and organization skills with a demonstrated ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Ability to set priorities and respond quickly to changing demands from multiple sources.
- Attention to detail: Ability to observe and identify key details.
- Collaboration: Can develop and maintain cross-functional business partnerships with professionalism, as well as work independently.
- Communication skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
- Strong willingness to learn new skills and information.
What Would Be Nice- Experience with SAP.
- CPA and/or master's degree in accounting preferred.
- Public accounting experience preferred.
- Energy industry (or real estate company) experience is preferred.
Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).#LI-HybridThe pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations
$88,000-$100,000 USD
