Accounting Analyst II

Job Description:

Overview:

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6 GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Deriva ultimate parent is Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations

Position Summary:

Accounting Analyst II provides accounting, financial analysis and reporting support for the Controller's department. The analyst will work closely with teammates and managers on various accounting activities including monthly journal entry preparation, account reconciliation and analysis, and balance sheet and income statement variance analysis. Analyze and research ad-hoc requests, develop reporting, and effectively prepare presentations for management review and decision-making. This role continues their career progression in solving more complex problems, in financial areas of specialization, with moderate guidance and direction. Employees are building their knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. The ideal candidate will possess attributes for accuracy, process improvement, and will be detail oriented.

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly general ledger closing for assigned projects/financings and accounting processes.

• Perform cash analysis for certain payments from assigned projects.

• Complete account reconciliations for assigned solar and wind operating projects, as well as financings.

• Maintain good working knowledge of accounting policies and impacts as required

• Analyze financial information and recognize significant variances, trends and irregularities; understand causes/drivers, and summarize concisely to management

• Interact and support site operating personnel, corporate personnel, external auditors, vendors and consultants as required

• Assist in the preparation for the annual budgets

• Support the growth of the business, development of new accounting systems, controls, and processes.

• Become knowledgeable of assigned projects/portfolios by reviewing/understanding financing and partnership agreements.

• Complete ad hoc requests for internal and external parties or special projects, as assigned.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline

• Two (2) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working toward achieving their CPA

• Four (4) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field

• Public accounting experience (Big Four/large regional)

• Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures

• Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, Power BI, and Power Point

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills

• Proven problem solving and analytical skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners

Working Conditions:

This role is intended to be located at the Deriva Headquarters office in Charlotte, NC. Strategic locations in certain regions may also be considered for more experienced candidates. The office position is hybrid.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with matching

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Attractive Bonus Potential

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.