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Senior Accountant, Solar

Clearway Energy
Princeton, New Jersey
Full Time
Posted November 5, 2025
$89k - $108k
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Job Description

The Senior Accountant will manage financial data, perform account reconciliations, support financial reporting for solar energy projects, and ensure compliance with accounting standards, primarily focusing on utility-scale solar ownership structures and related internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes following internal control procedures.
  • Perform financial analysis and prepare financial statements for solar projects in accordance with GAAP.
  • Support internal controls and maintain documentation to substantiate financial assertions.
  • Assist with account reconciliations and general ledger account coding for utility-scale solar projects.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare and support external audits and financial reporting requirements.
  • Research technical accounting and reporting issues in collaboration with accounting professionals.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Support the preparation of tax-related financial data and assist with income tax filings as needed.

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.
  • Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $89,000 to $108,000 USD
Hybrid work schedule with office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care
HSAs with company contributions
Health FSAs and dependent daycare FSAs
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
401(k) plan with employer match
Life and accident insurances
Fertility programs
Adoption assistance
Generous parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships

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