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Calibrant Energy

Senior Staff Accountant

Posted 15 Hours Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Lead month-end close activities, prepare and post journal entries, perform reconciliations, maintain audit-ready schedules, support external audits and technical accounting research, and improve accounting policies across multi-entity operations.
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Overview:

Calibrant Energy is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join a collaborative and growing finance team supporting a multi-entity, technically complex business operating at the center of the energy transition. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys problem solving, navigating complexity, and building scalable accounting processes.

This role will play a critical part in the monthly close process, financial reporting and will be instrumental in preparing for and supporting external audits.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, enjoys solving complex accounting issues, and is comfortable operating in an environment where accuracy, documentation, and judgment matter.

Why Calibrant:

You will join a high-performing, collaborative team helping build and operate critical distributed energy infrastructure. This role offers exposure to complex accounting issues, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to materially impact how the accounting function scales.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & Core Accounting

·         Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries

·         Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and material P&L accounts

·         Maintain organized, audit-ready supporting schedules for all accounts

·         Perform weekly bank reconciliations and settlements

·         Assist with consolidation and multi-entity reporting

Audit Preparation & Compliance

·         Lead preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors

·         Coordinate audit requests and manage PBC (Provided by Client) lists

·         Ensure timely and accurate responses to audit inquiries

·         Maintain documentation in accordance with IFRS and GAAP requirements

·         Support implementation and documentation of internal controls

·         Partner with Accounting Manager / Controller on technical accounting research and memos

Accounting Process & Technical Support

·         Assist in maintaining and improving accounting policies and procedures

·         Ensure consistent accounting recognition across entities, including tax equity partnerships where applicable

·         Coordinate with outsourced project accountants to ensure clean, timely deliverables

·         Support ad hoc accounting analysis and special projects


Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

·         3–5 years of relevant accounting experience

·         Public accounting experience strongly preferred, particularly experience supporting financial statement audits

·         Solid understanding of financial statements and technical accounting concepts

·         Experience preparing audit schedules and working directly with auditors

·         High proficiency in Excel

·         CPA or CPA-track preferred


Benefits

We believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically.

At Calibrant Energy, our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported. We believe putting wellness first supports a full, holistic, and happier life. We support that by offering benefits that cover you and your family such as: medical, dental, vision insurances, paid time off, paid personal time, paid holidays, paid birthday, paid sick time, company paid short term disability and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401k with a company match, and more.

Calibrant Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding or reproductive health decisions), gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable U.S. law. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to: [email protected]

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