Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) in accordance with accounting standards
• Analyze financial results, identify variances from budget or prior periods, and communicate findings to leadership
• Monitor and report on departmental and company-wide expenditures against approved budgets
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Support the annual budgeting process and coordinate input from department heads
• Prepare rolling forecasts and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making
• Partner with FP&A and business unit leaders on financial planning and capital allocation
• Track actuals versus forecast and provide timely variance commentary
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all accounts
• Review and approve invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments in accordance with company policy
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed
• Manage fixed asset schedules, depreciation, and capitalization policies
• Support treasury operations including cash management and bank reconciliations
• Ensure all accounting activities are performed in compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Support internal and external audit requests, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings in coordination with external advisors (sales tax, property tax, etc.)
• Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements to mitigate financial risk
• Partner with operations, HR, back office, and other business units to provide financial guidance and support
• Assist in evaluating the financial impact of business decisions, contracts, and new initiatives
• Support lender, investor, and board reporting requirements as needed
• Mentor junior accounting staff and support knowledge-sharing across the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; renewable energy experience preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems; Sage and Microsoft Excel preferred
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Why Blue Sky Utility

Play a meaningful role in scaling one of the fastest-growing renewable energy platforms in the U.S. You'll work closely with a collaborative finance team, gain exposure to complex project-level accounting, and help build the financial infrastructure that powers a cleaner energy future.

Benefits

• Your health and financial well-being matter to us. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous 6% company match — activating on the first of the month following your start date.
• Real Work-Life Balance Our hybrid schedule gives you the structure to collaborate in person and the space to focus and recharge.