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Clearway Energy

Location:
United States, Scottsdale

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

82000.00 - 98000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Wind Accounting, the Senior Accountant is responsible for financial data management, journal entries, account reconciliations, timely completion, and assistance with monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting for various components of Clearway. This person will also be responsible for other ad hoc projects as assigned, which will cover all aspects of accounting for Clearway’s Wind renewable energy projects. The primary objective is to account for and report on multiple utility-scale wind ownership structures.

Job Responsibility:

Execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process within clearly specified time frames, following established internal control processes and procedures
Perform analytical functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close
Utilize financial reporting software to create, maintain, and update reporting templates and data queries
Prepare and maintain adequate documentation to support financial statement assertions and the performance of internal control over financial reporting
Support the business by providing accurate general ledger account coding for utility-scale wind projects
Support the corporate accounting teams with ad hoc requests, including fixed asset form preparation
Assist with the preparation of quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements of multiple wind projects in accordance with GAAP
Assist with researching technical accounting and reporting matters, accounting principles, and financial reporting rules
Collaborate with and respond to ad hoc requests from key stakeholders within the organization
Close coordination with members of the Asset Management team on understanding and explaining to management the financial performance of the projects
Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned
Support the annual audit process for standalone audits
Support parent and affiliate company audit requests from external auditors
Work with internal functional departments and external groups to ensure reported financial results are completed timely and accurately
On an as-needed basis, support the Tax department as needed for income tax preparation for partnership returns or tax provisions
Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
Minimum 4 years of experience in general accounting
Knowledge of the ERP accounting system
Ability to handle multiple concurrent efforts and provide high-quality deliverables accurately and on time
Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Practical understanding and application of internal control processes and procedures over financial accounting and reporting
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including performing financial and analytical computations in Excel
Detail-oriented and adaptable to changing working requirements
Ability to work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment that emphasizes attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and working together to achieve company-wide objectives
Demonstrate a “can-do” attitude in embracing company goals and initiatives

Nice to have:

CPA and/or Master’s in accounting preferred
Public accounting experience preferred
SAP experience
Energy industry (or real estate company) experience is preferred

What we offer:

generous PTO
medical, dental & vision care
HSAs with company contributions
health FSAs
dependent daycare FSAs
commuter benefits
relocation
a 401(k) plan with employer match
a variety of life & accident insurances
fertility programs
adoption assistance
generous parental leave
tuition reimbursement
benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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