Senior Accountant II - Technical Accounting
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- 4+ years of accounting experience, including experience in public accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, or a combination thereof
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Experience researching accounting guidance and preparing accounting analyses or position papers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex accounting issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical accounting concepts to both accounting and non-accounting audiences
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a proven ability to identify issues, ask thoughtful questions, and drive projects and accounting analyses to timely completion.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently, proactively obtain information from stakeholders, and advance complex accounting issues with minimal oversight.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
Nice to have
- CPA license preferred
- Experience with derivatives, renewable energy tax credits, or other complex accounting areas
Full description
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Job DescriptionPosition Overview
As a Senior Accountant II, Technical Accounting, you will support the research, application, and implementation of technical accounting matters across Invenergy's accounting organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting, this role is responsible for analyzing complex accounting transactions, preparing technical accounting documentation, and assisting with the implementation of accounting policies and new accounting standards.
This position is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and a desire to develop expertise in complex accounting topics within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
ResponsibilitiesTechnical Accounting
- Review contracts, agreements, and transactions to identify accounting implications and disclosure requirements
- Research technical accounting matters and prepare accounting memoranda supporting accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP
- Own the accounting and reporting for the Company's lease portfolio, including performing technical accounting assessments under ASC 842, maintaining the lease accounting system and related processes, and executing key controls to ensure the completeness and accuracy of lease accounting and financial reporting
- Manage the accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including hedge designations and documentation, coordination with third-party valuation providers, preparation of accounting analyses and journal entries, and execution of related controls to ensure compliance with ASC 815 and accurate financial reporting
- Support the implementation of new accounting standards, accounting policies, and accounting methodologies
- Proactively partner with stakeholders across Accounting, Tax, Finance, Legal, and Operations to identify emerging transactions, gather relevant information, assess accounting implications, and drive issues to timely resolution.
- Support external audit requests by preparing analyses and documentation related to technical accounting matters