Staff Accountant

Amp Americas builds, manages, operates, and maintains RNG production facilities that convert dairy waste into carbon-negative hydrogen, renewable transportation fuel, and power. The vertically-integrated company leverages over a decade of expertise in carbon-negative fuel development, operations, services, and marketing to deliver turn-key solutions addressing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air, land, and water quality.

About the role

Amp Americas seeks a motivated professional accountant to join its accounting team as a Staff Accountant. This position reports to the Controller and will regularly interact with the entire accounting/finance team, as well as with Asset Management, Legal, and Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily and monthly accounting activities (e.g., recording journal entries, G/L account reconciliations, monthly close) for assigned subsidiary companies, including cash, accounts receivables, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Collaborate with Amp’s Asset Managers to produce monthly financial reports for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects, including budget vs. actual analysis and insights.
• Field and resolve inquiries from management, ownership, and external auditors.
• Assist with the implementation and optimization of accounting tools and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• 2+ years of work experience in corporate accounting or audit (preferred).
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (required).
• Experience with multiple subsidiary organizations (preferred).
• Experience with accounting for capital projects (preferred).

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals.
• Aptitude for solving problems independently and an interest in alternative and renewable energy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays.

HQ located near Clybourn & Armitage in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago.