Senior Accountant at Maas Energy Works in 1730 South St, Redding, CA 96001, USA

Job description

• Posted Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
• Position Title: Senior Accountant
• Department: Accounting
• Reports to: Accounting Manager
• Compensation: Starting salary range $70,000 - $95,000; Commensurate to skills and experience
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; 8:30am to 5pm with 30-minute lunch
• The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the financial operations related to our waste-to-energy projects. This includes ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with industry-specific regulations, and providing strategic insights to support the growth and sustainability of our company initiatives. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including project development, operations, and environmental commodities, to ensure the financial success of our projects.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including project-specific income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in accordance with GAAP and industry standards for renewable energy.
• Project Accounting: Manage project accounting for company initiatives, including tracking project costs, revenues, and profitability, and ensuring accurate project financial reporting.
• Period-End Close: Lead the quarter-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, related to projects, grants, and subsidies.
• Grants and Incentives Compliance: Manage accounting for government grants, environmental commodities, and other incentives specific to the renewable energy industry.
• Audit and Compliance: Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and GAAP.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing financial data and analysis related to projects, including capital expenditures and operational costs.
• Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations, including those specific to renewable energy projects.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations related to renewable energy projects.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff, with a focus on developing expertise in renewable energy accounting practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior role; experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly biogas or related fields, is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and accounting for renewable energy projects.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Net Suite) and Microsoft Excel; experience with project management software is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry-specific financial regulations and incentives, such as renewable energy credits and carbon offsets.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Required

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Eight & a half paid holidays annually
• Two paid flexible holidays annually
• ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement
• 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Medical Clinic Membership for employee & dependents
• Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including: additional paid vacation
• 401k with matching, and quarterly profit share.
• Place of Work: Corporate Headquarters - 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001