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Senior Accountant, Solar

Clearway Energy
Princeton, New Jersey
Full Time
Posted November 7, 2025
$89k - $108k
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Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing financial data, preparing financial statements, supporting internal controls, and ensuring accurate accounting for solar renewable energy projects, primarily focusing on utility-scale solar ownership structures and collaborating with various internal teams and external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes following internal control procedures.
  • Perform analytical functions to ensure accurate and timely general ledger month-end close.
  • Prepare and review financial statements and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP.
  • Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports for solar projects.
  • Assist with technical accounting research and compliance with reporting rules.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors during audits and financial reporting.
  • Provide accurate general ledger account coding for utility-scale solar projects.
  • Support the financial reporting and performance analysis of solar projects for management.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and special assignments related to accounting and financial reporting.

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 - $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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