Exus Renewables North America is an independent investment and asset management firm focused on the renewable energy sector (wind, solar, and battery storage). Exus combines comprehensive financial, technical, and operational know-how to provide turn-key investment and asset management solutions to its investors and clients. We are a growing, global partnership with offices in Europe, North America, and South America.
Exus is seeking a Accounting Associate that will assist the Project Accountants in the day-to-day accounting activities for the Exus 3rd party client basis projects. They will be support in reviewing financial transactions and responding to management and investor inquiries. This role is a blend of recurring accounting functions and variable projects.
Please note: this is an fully onsite role with reasonable flexibility in our downtown Pittsburgh office.Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Project Account(s) in the management of day-to-day accounting activities to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and external audit.
- Assist the Project Accountant(s) on monthly/quarterly management financial and metric reporting and monthly variance analysis.
- Assist the Project Accountant(s) to complete the accounting month-end/year-end close process.
- Assist the Project Accountant(s) to construct month end close cycle cadence to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.
- Assist the Project Accountant(s) to prepare journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the general ledger month-end process.
- In conjunction with the project, construction, and asset management teams, assist to prepare internal budgets and forecasts for each project.
- Input financial data into accounting systems and assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
- 0-1 years of public or private industry experience required.
- Solid technical knowledge of US GAAP.
- Proficiency in accounting and financial principles, regulations, and accounting software.
- Experience in managing and coordinating multiple projects and meeting deadlines preferred.
- Wind and/or solar energy project development, renewable energy industry and partnership experience preferred through not required.
Benefits:
Exus provides many great perks beyond its standard benefit package including:
- Free Parking as available
- In-office beverages & snacks and frequent lunches
- Newly designed office space
- Office closed between Christmas and New Year
Exus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.
