Senior Project Accountant

The Company

The energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history. Meeting the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity will require new ideas, new infrastructure, and talented people committed to building for the future. 

At Cypress Creek Energy, we’re meeting that challenge by developing and operating the energy infrastructure needed to power communities, support economic opportunity, and strengthen resilience. We believe our responsibility extends beyond the grid and that how we build matters just as much as what we build. 

That same commitment extends to our employees. We invest in professional growth, encourage collaboration across teams, and provide opportunities to take ownership, expand your expertise, and advance your career. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, respect, and a shared commitment to deliver results. Join us and help meet one of the most important energy challenges of our time while building a rewarding career. 

Overview

This Senior Project Accountant will handle all the accounting functions for various Project-level entities and will produce accurate and timely quarterly financial statements and monthly financial reports as required. The hire should be able to perform full cycle accounting functions within their assigned entities. These functions include maintenance of accounts receivable, management of cash payments, lease accounting, debt service, financial account reconciliations and various other cash and reporting activities. 

The Senior Project Accountant will work closely with Accounting Manager to effectively manage the accounting and report on various projects to investors and management. This role involves applying a broad range of accounting including general ledger, treasury operations, account reconciliations, and the creation of excel schedules. The Senior Project Accountant will have ability to help develop and implement policies, procedures, and other best practices with the assistance of the accounting manager. There are no direct reports with this role.

The Senior Project Accountant must be comfortable working independently and working in a cross-functional team environment as this role will collaborate with various departments across the company.

Responsibilities

• Monthly oversight of automated depreciation journals in NetSuite
• Record ASC 842 lease adoption journals and maintain oversight of LeaseQuery records
• Record development project costs and collaborate with the project execution team to confirm actual costs.
• Prepare reconciliations for project and fixed asset related accounts 
• Reconcile inter-company activity, including inter-company payables, receivables, investment in subsidiaries, and equity.
• Prepare schedules to support quarterly and annual audited financial statements and disclosure notes 
• Provide supporting work papers as requested by the independent auditors
• Prepare supporting documents and record complex journal entries in areas such as, but not limited to project work in progress, fixed assets, cash, prepaids, accrued expenses, leases, various operating expenses and revenues, investment and equity
• Seek continuous improvement of assigned tasks and identify processes suitable for automation.
• Maintain desktop procedures for assigned tasks and periodically update 
• Handles various other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required (or CPA exam eligibility based on completed coursework)
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Experience with NetSuite, specifically with fixed assets and multi-entity accounting entries
• CPA a plus, not required
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and other core functions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Big Four audit experience is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication, planning, analysis, and organizational skills
• Strong leadership, appraisal, relationship management, and problem solving abilities
• Sound judgment and discretion in decision making
• Skilled at multitasking with close attention to detail
• Comfortable driving and adapting to process improvement
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a changing environment
• Aligned with and motivated by Cypress Creek Energy's mission and values

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

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $80,000-$110,00 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

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 Energy 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 CCE 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 Energy 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.