Clearway is searching for a skilled and motivated Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting, who will be primarily responsible for the preparation of Clearway Energy Group’s (CEG) enterprise model and the preparation of monthly in-house cash settlements. Responsibilities will also include additional CWEN Corporate Accounting tasks, preparation of various business/financial reporting information, and support with special projects on an as-needed basis. This position will report to the Supervisor, Corporate Accounting, based in Scottsdale, AZ.
This role will also be a point of contact with our internal stakeholders, such as the project accountants, corporate accounting teams, financial planning & analysis teams, IT teams, and various external stakeholders. In addition, this role will interact with the Company’s internal and external auditors on accounting-related topics.
This hybrid role will be based in our Scottsdale, AZ office. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
What You'll Be Doing- Prepare Clearway (CEG) enterprise model to be distributed to external shareholders on a monthly basis. In addition, conduct a mid-month analysis on a quarterly basis. The enterprise model is a non-GAAP cash reconciliation for our corporate entities to provide accurate financial insights and support ownership decision-making.
- Process SAP in-house cash activities monthly. This includes ensuring accurate and timely preparation of monthly wires, recording journal entries, resolving outstanding/unmatched items promptly, and preparing invoices to external parties.
- In support of the CWEN corporate accounting team, execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close tasks, following established internal control processes and procedures. On an as-needed basis, perform balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly reporting packages.
- Corporate accounting tasks: prepaids, accruals, monthly debt entries (DFC, accrued interest, etc.), monthly insurance entries and analysis.
- Responsible for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls, process flow, supporting documentation, risk assessments, and monthly/quarterly certifications.
- Assist with preparing client deliverables for the external audits and any follow-up requests for additional support or related corrective action.
- Assist with ad hoc requests from other departments as assigned (i.e., Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting Research, etc.).
- Assist with special projects as requested.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related field is required.
- Minimum of 4 years of professional work experience in accounting and/or financial reporting.
- Accounting knowledge: Working knowledge and a general understanding of U.S. GAAP.
- Analytical mindset: Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make suggestions aimed at refining and improving systems and processes. Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets with large data sets.
- Business Acumen: Ability to understand the Renewable Energy industry and apply the understanding to reported results to increase awareness of potential issues or unusual items.
- Knowledge of accounting/reporting software, preferably SAP, Hyperion Financial Management and/or OneStream, as well as advanced Excel skills.
- Project management: Project management and organization skills with a demonstrated ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Ability to set priorities and respond quickly to changing demands from multiple sources.
- Attention to detail: Ability to observe and identify key details.
- Collaboration: Can develop and maintain cross-functional business partnerships with professionalism, as well as work independently.
- Communication skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
- Strong willingness to learn new skills and information.
- Experience with SAP.
- CPA and/or master’s degree in accounting preferred.
- Public accounting experience preferred.
- Energy industry (or real estate company) experience is preferred.
Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.
Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 4 years professional experience in accounting and/or financial reporting
- Working knowledge and general understanding of U.S. GAAP
- Advanced Excel skills and ability to create/manipulate large spreadsheets
- Knowledge of accounting/reporting software (preferably SAP, Hyperion Financial Management, and/or OneStream)
- Experience with monthly/quarterly/year-end close tasks and balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls, process documentation, and certifications
- Project management, organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; collaboration and stakeholder management
- Experience with SAP
- CPA and/or master's degree in accounting
- Public accounting experience
- Energy industry or real estate company experience
What We Do
About Clearway Energy Group Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and operate 10 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, Clearway’s 8 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, Calif.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Denver, Colo.; Houston; and Princeton, N.J. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
