Project Accountant

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

Overview

This Project Accountant will handle all the accounting functions for various Fund- and Project-level entities and will assist with accurate and timely quarterly financial statements and monthly financial reports as required by third-party compliance. The hire should be able to perform full cycle accounting functions within their assigned entities. These functions include maintenance of accounts receivable, management of cash payments, lease accounting, debt service, fixed asset accounting, calculation of preferred returns for investors, financial account reconciliations and various other cash and reporting activities. The Project Accountant will work closely with Asset Management and the Accounting Manager to effectively manage the accounting and report on various funds and their projects to investors and management. This role involves applying a broad range of accounting including general ledger, treasury operations, account reconciliations, creation of excel schedules, and performance of complex consolidated financial statements. 

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Own and execute the weekly AP run — pulling the AP aging report, coding and selecting bills for payment, inputting into NetSuite, and coordinating with Fund Managers and the Treasury team to ensure a seamless process

General Ledger

• Prepare and post complex journal entries across cash, prepaids, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, fixed assets, leases, debt, interest rate swaps, and equity
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
• Record and reconcile intercompany activity — payables, receivables, investments, and lease payments
• Prepare and understand eliminating journal entries and consolidated financial statements

Fund Operations & Reporting

• Manage fund flow requests and maintain accurate records of fund activity
• Support investor and lender reporting with accurate, timely schedules and analysis

Audit Support

• Assist with audit inquiries, prepare supporting documentation, and coordinate directly with external auditors throughout the annual audit process

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency — SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex formulas
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus
• Familiarity with solar tax-equity structures or fund accounting is a strong plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables

Location: This is a hybrid position, 3 days in office, with preference for Durham, NC.

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. 

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to [email protected].