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Cypress creek renewables

Staff Accountant

Durham, NC Full Time

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

Overview

The Staff Accountant role is a position that will fill a critical component in our Finance & Accounting team. This hands-on position provides many opportunities to develop your accounting and operational skills in a relatively flat department.

As a staff accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with various accounting and financial tasks to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reports. You will report to the Director of Accounting and work closely with the finance team and other departments to support day-to-day accounting. Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within the accounting department are available given available time and success in the role. 

Responsibilities

  • Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly and quarterly close processes
  • Reconciling bank accounts
  • Posting customer payments
  • Serve as point of contact for customers on invoice disputes or account reconciliation
  • Maintaining schedules (i.e. fixed assets, AR aging, AP aging)
  • Use accounting software and systems to maintain financial records, generate reports, and streamline processes
  • Develop knowledge of applicable accounting standards and future reporting, ensuring on-going compliance with relevant standards and legislative requirements
  • Monthly project level allocations
  • Review open POs and work with the operations team to close out stale POs
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Education & Experience Required

  • Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables
  • BS in Accounting (or related major)
  • 1-2 years of experience in an accounting role. A mix of public and private accounting experience is a plus
  • NetSuite experience required
  • Proficient excel capabilities and ability to analyze large excel-based data sets
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required including vlookups, pivot tables, and other common formulas
  • General computer and financial systems competency. Ability to learn new software quickly

Skills/Abilities

  • Solid understanding of basic accounting principles including ability to create journal entries and associated supporting documents
  • Must be inquisitive, have the desire to learn and initiative to reach out to various departments to complete tasks
  • Organized, resourceful and pays attention to detail
  • Must be a self-starter who handles multiple projects with competing priorities with minimal supervision
  • Needs to be a team player who does well with daily ad-hoc requests
  • Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions.

Location: The preferred location for this role is in Durham, NC. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week.

Benefits:

  • 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
  • 401(k) Match
  • Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
  • Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Phone Bill Reimbursement
  • Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. 

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to HR@ccrenew.com.