Project Accountant
Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 430 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.
Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.
Project Accountant
Apex Clean Energy is seeking a Project Accountant to support all aspects of project cost accounting and financial reporting for Apex’s utility-scale renewable energy projects. This role will focus on accounting for projects in the construction and operations phase, monitoring the costs as they accumulate for the various projects, preparing financial statements for project entities, assisting Asset Management to help review spends associated with project entities, and assisting with corporate level activities and internal controls.
This position is central to our projects and critical to tackling challenging and complex accounting and business tasks, providing fiscally responsible accounting practices for each of our project entities. Reporting to our Asset Management Operations Controller, this role will be joining an innovative and nimble accounting team and be immersed in the full life cycle process of utility-scale wind, solar, storage and other renewable projects. Working to manage project level financial statements within the construction and operations process, you’ll act as the accounting connection between internal teams and stakeholders.
Our ideal candidate is coachable and ready to learn the ins and outs of fiscally responsible project accounting processes and methods, project financials, financial statements, and financial reports. Our ideal candidate is also excited about the potential of operating independently upon demonstrating measurable results and the ability to enhance the work. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate Apex’s brand as a leader within the industry, amplify project efforts, and help advance projects from early days to realization.
The right candidate will be a hands-on, hard-working team player who can jump in and support projects from a variety of angles. The Project Accountant position requires equally excellent communication and technical skills as well as the ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and be flexible about shifting priorities. A passion for renewable energy is a must.
- Hours: Full Time
- Type: Exempt
- Department: Accounting
- Travel: 5%
- Office Location: Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia. Remote/hyrbid will be considered for the right candidate.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support the Operations Controller for one or more wind, solar or storage projects
- Prepare project level financial statements
- Review project coding
- Account reconciliation
- Working with Asset Managers, prepare budgets and forecasts
- Support project audits
- Analyze and report accounts receivable status and collection
- Ensure billing and reporting requirements are met by deadlines
- Analyze and review actual costs and other accounting transactions to support monthly reporting and forecasts with comparisons to budget
- Review actuals – ensure proper understanding and allocation
- Drive improvement of project accounting and project cost tools and trackers
- Administer sales tax processes pertinent to assigned projects
- Work with operations to analyze and confirm goods/services receipt
- Review vendor and subcontractor invoices, match with commitments, check for accuracy, and code accordingly
- Compile monthly and annual accruals
- Compile project cash flows with a focus on the net cash position
- Project and calculate revenue & margin, with supporting basis for revenue recognition
- Support systems implementations and data integrity
In order to succeed as a Project Accountant at Apex, you will need to excel in the following areas:
- 1-2 years in project accounting related role preferred working with multi-level partnerships
- Experience reviewing and implementing contractual documents a plus
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting or finance, we can support CPA candidacy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically a strong working knowledge of Excel
- Working knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting
- Experience in IFS or Microsoft Dynamics SL preferred
- Outstanding organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet simultaneous deadlines
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to take initiative, be responsible for outcomes, and follow through
- Creative, outside-the-box thinking and willingness to operate in a nimble, flexible environment
- Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Location: Willing and able to work from our Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- All employees hired after August 1, 2021 are required to submit proof of a COVID-19 vaccination on or before their start date unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and approved.
Additional Information
Work Environment:
Works primarily traditional office hours in remote office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.
How You’ll Grow
At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
What Apex Can Offer You
At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.
A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
Base and bonus commensurate with experience
Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts
Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.