Senior Accountant

OneEnergy Renewables

Boulder, Colorado

Full Time

Posted April 3, 2026

$90k - $130k

Solar Energy

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Job Description

The Senior Accountant at OneEnergy is responsible for managing operational accounting activities related to renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with GAAP, supporting asset and revenue accounting, and assisting with audits, all within a fast-growing clean energy company.

Key Responsibilities

Support asset purchase accounting and prepare work papers for asset sales
Manage Construction in Progress (CIP) accounting, monitor project costs, and ensure timely transfer of assets
Ensure timely billing, recording, and reconciliation of energy generation revenue and PPA revenue
Record partnership expense accruals in accordance with partnership agreements and GAAP
Account for operating solar assets, including maintaining depreciation schedules
Execute and maintain Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) schedules and journal entries
Support accounting for Renewable Energy Credits (REC), including tracking, valuation, and reporting
Assist in hedge accounting related to debt interest rate hedges
Ensure partnership equity is accounted for per GAAP and partnership documents
Record and reconcile lease transactions in accordance with ASC 842
Support intercompany accounting related to IPP transactions
Assist treasury and asset management teams with cash-related activities
Ensure proper recording of term, construction, and corporate debt, and support debt draws
Participate in monthly closing processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and tasks
Create and improve documentation for accounting processes and controls
Coordinate and support annual financial statement audits
Perform ad hoc financial analysis and projects as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting.
CPA or progress toward certification is strongly preferred.
Public accounting experience at a Big 4 firm is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience contributing to a high-performing operational accounting team.
Experience in the financial services industry with exposure to complex entity structures and investment relationships is required.
Understanding of GAAP and management accounting.
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
Proficiency in ERP systems, such as Sage Intacct or NetSuite.
High proficiency in Office 365 skills.
Demonstrated ability to document, maintain, and improve accounting processes and controls.
Experience driving efficiency, operational automation, and standardization of accounting workflows.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a hybrid, remote, and in-person team environment.
Must have a change mindset and proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and adapt to evolving business needs.
Proactive and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly communicate problems and identify possible resolutions.
Proven ability to manage workload independently and prioritize deadlines with competing priorities.
High degree of ownership and accountability.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated with a team-oriented approach, contributing to a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.