Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company, you will oversee the accounting for debt financing, tax equity financing, and interest rate swaps while ensuring compliance with US GAAP. You will lead the month-end close procedures, review the work of a Staff Accountant, and handle the demands of external audits. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with other departments to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

To qualify for the Senior Accountant role at Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting and ideally have over 3 years of accounting experience. Supervisory experience is a plus, along with proficiency in accounting software such as Oracle ERP or Quickbooks. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Yes, supervisory experience is preferred for the Senior Accountant position at Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company. You will be responsible for overseeing a Staff Accountant, so having prior experience in managing or mentoring team members will be beneficial as you help develop their skills while achieving departmental goals.

Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company offers an attractive benefits package for its Senior Accountant position, including multiple health insurance options, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, paid time off, sick leave, and generous family leave policies. You'll also enjoy the peace of mind knowing that many benefits are employer-paid.

Yes, the Senior Accountant position at Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company can be performed remotely or on a hybrid basis from our Portland, Montpelier, or New York City offices. This flexibility allows you to balance your professional life with personal commitments while being part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to clean energy.

When discussing your experience with US GAAP, focus on specific examples where you applied these standards in prior roles. Highlight situations where you had to interpret complex accounting principles, managed financial reporting, or conducted audits, showing your knowledge and familiarity with the regulations.

In answering this question, recount an experience where you successfully guided a junior accountant through complex tasks. Discuss how you provided constructive feedback, facilitated their learning process, and shaped their output to ensure compliance and accuracy in accounting.

To effectively manage tight deadlines during month-end closing, share your strategies for prioritization, organization, and time management. Provide a detailed example demonstrating your proactive approach, collaborative efforts with colleagues, and any tools or systems you use to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Discuss the accounting software you are familiar with, such as Oracle ERP, Quickbooks, or similar systems. Share specific instances of how you utilized the software for tasks like generating financial reports, managing accounts, or improving workflow efficiency, emphasizing any challenges you overcame using these tools.

When talking about your interactions with external auditors, stress the importance of open communication and thorough documentation. Detail a previous experience where your preparation and organization contributed to a smooth audit process, including how you responded to inquiries and provided necessary documentation.

Mention the resources you utilize to stay informed on accounting standards, such as professional organizations, webinars, and industry publications. Illustrate your commitment to continuous learning by discussing any recent training or certification programs you’ve completed.

Highlight your attention to detail and systematic approach for ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. Share methods you use for checks and balances, your review process, and how you verify data integrity before reporting, which can include software tools or best practices you follow.

Bring up a specific situation where you spotted inefficiencies within an accounting process and describe the steps you implemented to improve it. Share quantitative results of your efforts, such as time saved or accuracy increased, to showcase your proactive contributions to the organization.

Express your passion for sustainability and how it aligns with your professional values. Share your desire to contribute your accounting expertise to an industry that promotes renewable energy, emphasizing the impact you aim to achieve through your role as a Senior Accountant.

Discuss your conflict resolution strategies, focusing on communication, understanding different perspectives, and finding common ground. Share an example where you successfully navigated a dispute among team members to maintain morale and productivity within the accounting department.