Senior Accountant

Job Purpose

As a critical member of the Finance Team, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for key corporate accounting and reporting deliverables, proper treatment and reconciliation of inter-company transactions, as well as various functional roles within the accounting department. 

Responsibilities

GL/Journal Entries/Intercompany/Customer AR 

·       Preparation and review of journal entries and associated documents as part of the corporate monthly financial close. 

·       Monitors and reconciles intercompany transactions and related activities. 

·       Prepares and reviews balance sheet account reconciliations monthly. 

·       Works with other Enviva teams (Operations Accounting, Project Accounting, IT, Legal, etc..) to understand all transactions and events each period. 

·       Interfaces with Enviva external auditors to support the annual financial audit.

·       Supports OSS customer invoicing and cash collection process as necessary.

·       Contributes to Corporate projects and initiatives as assigned

 Internal Financial Reporting 

·       Compiles monthly financial reporting and analysis as it relates to company performance and results. 

·       Communicates results and details of critical activity to financial planning and analysis team and commercial sales team. 

·       Involved in cash management through working with Treasury team in helping to forecast cash flows 

 Process and Internal Controls

·       Constantly works to improve pre-existing processes. Develops new processes and procedures to be implemented in a fast-growing environment. 

·       Ensure compliance with Enviva’s internal control structure over financial reporting. 

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

·       3–6 years of relevant accounting or finance experience required.

·       Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·       Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively across multiple functions and levels of the organization.

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·       Self-motivated and comfortable working independently with limited direction.

·       Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set Them Apart

·       CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.

·       Previous public accounting experience preferred.

·       Experience with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

·       Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.

·       Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

·       Experience with intercompany accounting and financial reporting.

·       Experience working with external auditors and supporting financial audits.

·       Experience working within a publicly traded company or other complex corporate accounting environment preferred.

·       Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and reconcile large data sets.

·       Experience with enterprise accounting/ERP systems preferred.

·       Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.

Working Conditions

·       Primarily performed in a professional office environment.

·       Prolonged periods of working at a computer and using standard office equipment.

·       May require additional working hours during month-end, quarter-end, year-end close, audits, or other periods of increased business activity.

·       Must be able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

·       Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing computer-based work.

·       Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers and other electronic devices.

·       Ability to communicate effectively with employees and business partners in person and through virtual communication platforms.

·       Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Travel Requirements

·       Limited travel may be required based on business needs.