Staff Accountant - Financial Accounting

Accountant – Temporary
 Hybrid Schedule, 
 Portland, Maine

Advancing energy transition with purpose! Founded in 2011 with the goal of empowering investors to participate in the Clean Energy Transition, Greenbacker Renewables is an investment manager and independent power producer with years of proven experience and deep industry relationships. We are committed to delivering results for our partners, people, and our planet!

 We have a temporary need for an Accountant working a hybrid schedule in our Portland, Maine office for a 6-month duration (with the opportunity for extension dependent upon business needs). Greenbacker is driven by mission and guided by impact. Develop your career in a fast-paced hands-on role and be a part of our journey. See our position details below.

What You Will Do at Greenbacker 

• Account for new debt financing and interest rate swap arrangements, including their recognition in the Company’s financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Assist with month, quarter, and year-end close procedures related to the Company’s financing arrangements and interest rate swaps, including preparing and maintaining work papers and documents supporting the trial balance.
• Reviewing and understanding various financing agreements related to the Company’s financing activities.
• Assist with the satisfaction of requests from external auditors in fulfillment of the year-end financial statement audit process.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure accounting procedures comply with US GAAP and internal controls are followed.
• Assisting with cross-department projects, and other ad hoc initiatives.
• Maintaining organization and seizing opportunities to improve efficiency and work quality in a constantly growing and changing landscape.

What You Will Bring to Greenbacker

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in accounting is preferred.
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP or similar accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) is preferred.
• Exposure to financial institutions (i.e. commercial lending) is a plus.
• Familiarity with data processing tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Python, and treasury software such as G-Treasury is a plus.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Participation in the buildout of scalable processes is preferred.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and a strong sense of ownership.

• Strong commitment to accuracy and “right first time” approach to all work.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet all responsibilities, deadlines, and commitments of the position while working on a remote or hybrid work schedule.

What Greenbacker Offers 

Greenbacker provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Base Annual Salary range information provided serves as a general guideline. The base annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000. Individual base annual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. 

Eligible employees will have access to comprehensive insurance and benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term disability, Long-term disability
• Retirement Savings with Company Match available
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Leave Benefits
• Supplemental and Voluntary Benefits 

Greenbacker is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please contact Greenbacker Human Resources at: HumanResources@greenbackercapital.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

Federal law prohibits job discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, and genetic information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support portions of the hiring process, such as resume screening. These tools are regularly reviewed to help ensure they are applied fairly and consistently. Final hiring decisions are made by our team.