Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

$100,000 - $110,000/Yr

Vaco - Durham, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Durham, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting role at Vaco is designed for an experienced accountant to ensure compliance with US GAAP, support financial reporting processes, and optimize accounting policies within a growing renewable energy company. This position involves collaboration with various teams and offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial reporting to management, the board, investors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders.
• Lead the monthly reporting process for the primary shareholder (investment fund).
• Develop, manage, and update accounting policies and design, test, and implement internal controls.
• Research and interpret accounting guidance for new or unique accounting situations.
• Optimize existing accounting policies to create efficiencies, reducing month-end and quarter-end close timelines.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and make related adjustments as necessary.
• Collaborate with the Asset Management and FP&A teams on financial reporting, including actuals to budget analysis and narrative explanation of general ledger activity.
• Prepare technical accounting memos to document the treatment of relevant transactions, particularly those common to the renewable energy industry (e.g., tax equity investments, PPAs, EPC agreements).
• Ensure consistent application of US GAAP to all accounting records.
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed under tight deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and effective in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and FloQast is a plus.
• Experience with accounting system implementations is a plus.
• Familiarity with renewable energy financing structures (e.g., tax equity) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and bonus program.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Support for a hybrid work schedule, promoting a balance between on-site collaboration and remote work flexibility.