Accountant

Urban Grid is a leading independent power producer (IPP) delivering reliable, utility-scale solar and storage solutions to help meet America’s unprecedented energy demand. We develop, own and operate projects that strengthen local economies through long-term partnerships and responsible land stewardship. By integrating agrivoltaics into our land management practices, we enhance soil health, support local farmers and benefit the communities we serve.

With a strong focus on execution and integrity, we are committed to being a trusted domestic energy provider and responsible corporate citizen. Urban Grid is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates across the United States with a growing portfolio that includes 12,000 megawatts of development assets.  We continue to maintain our optionality to co-locate with battery storage based on customer demand, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness in our energy solutions.

Since becoming an IPP in 2023, we have successfully brought five solar projects online, begun construction on three additional projects and are actively advancing one gigawatt of capacity into pre-construction. To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.

Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield. one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.

Job Summary

As an Accountant, you will supervise, track, and evaluate day-to-day activities. Accountant responsibilities include establishing financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting information. This position will work closely with the financial management team.

Responsibilities

·         Month-end and year-end close processes

·         Process accounts payable/accounts receivable

·         Record cash receipts and transactions

·         Record payroll

·         Perform financial variance analysis

·         Project accounting

·         Fixed asset accounting and reconciliations

·         Balance sheet reconciliations

·         Assist in preparation of financial statements

·         Track and record debt activity

·         Establish and maintain accounting processes

·         Other duties assigned

·         BS degree in Accounting or Finance

·         Proven working experience as Accountant

·         2+ years of accounting experience performing journal entries and reconciliations

·         Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases

·         Ability to manipulate large amounts of data

·         Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations

·         High attention to detail and accuracy

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Ability to work independently

·         Strong work ethic and high work standards

·         Must have strong organizational capacity to simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and be able to quickly adapt to changes and shift priorities to meet project needs and deadlines

·         NetSuite experience is a plus

·         Audit experience is a plus

·       Location: Hybrid in Houston, Texas (4 days in office, Fridays remote).

·         Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship or transfer visas, including H-1B or L-2, are not available for this position.

Urban Grid offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid paternal leave, and a retirement plan with matching contributions. Full-time position with competitive compensation package, including bonus.