Staff Accountant-1

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a high-growth renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 31 wind, solar and energy storage facilities across the United States, totaling approximately 3 gigawatts of generating capacity. We are actively developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with about 30 GW of projects under development spanning over 125 projects. With projects currently under construction and soon to commence construction, we expect to commercialize over 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects in the next two years.

LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, a preeminent global infrastructure investor and investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans with C$127.4 billion in net assets (as at June 30, 2023).

As passionate renewable energy advocates, we take great pride in responsible development and the safe operation of our projects. We are focused on building sustainable solutions for clean, renewable energy, and we remain dedicated to empowering communities through energy independence, job creation, and lasting partnerships.

POSITION: Staff Accountant

Department:Accounting

Location: Dallas, Texas

Status:

Exempt Non-Exempt

Company Overview:

Leeward Renewable Energy is a growth-oriented renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 21 wind farms across nine states, with 20 in operation and one under construction, totaling more than 2,000 MW of installed capacity. We are developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S.

Job Summary:

The staff accountant is responsible for maintaining an accurate general ledger, preparing financial statements, responding to inquiries, and resolving issues for assigned operational projects.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for preparing routine journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts including bank reconciliations, revenue invoicing, fixed assets, accounts payable, data entry in financial models, assist in creation of financial statements and variance analyses.

• Maintains communication with Asset Managers to provide insight on the project's financial results.

• Reviews, approves and codes all payables for assigned projects.

• Performs weekly cash monitoring to ensure cash balances are up to date and invoices are paid in a timely manner.

• Identify and assist in the implementation of needed improvements in processes affecting the Asset Accounting Team

• Assists in annual financial audit by providing support for items selected by external auditors.

• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Accounting

• Two+ years of related work experience and/or senior level courses at an accredited university

• Technical and analytical accounting background and familiarity or experience with complex accounting issues, consolidations, US and foreign GAAP issues, foreign currency translation, multiple corporate structures, equity and investment accounting.

• Commitment, ability, and prior experience in meeting deadlines for monthly and quarterly reporting, and special projects; preparing thorough and complete analyses and reconciliations with appropriate documentation and follow-up.

• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload involving multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines with professional follow-through and minimal supervision.

• Enjoys working in a very "hands on" and detail-oriented environment.

• Self-starter with flexibility, desire to learn, willing to ask questions and take ownership of projects.

• Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus

Physical Demands:

• Position will require sitting for long periods of time.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of  race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only authorized recruiting vendors with valid agreements in place are permitted to submit candidate information. We will not pay any fees for unsolicited resumes.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.