Staff Accountant

~ Since 2009 Green Development (formerly “Wind Energy Development, LLC”) has developed renewable energy solutions across our state. We work with Rhode Island communities, public entities, landowners, and farmers to plan and construct wind turbines and solar power systems that deliver reliable and inexpensive power. ~

Green Development is one of the leading developers of renewable energy in Rhode Island and the top developer of onshore wind projects in the state. Founded in 2009 with a focus on increasing the supply of sustainable and secure energy across the Northeast, Green Development has assembled a talented team of office and field-based employees who have a passion for renewable energy. If you thrive in a fast-paced work environment that allows for personal and professional growth, we want to meet you!

Job Summary

Green Development is seeking a motivated individual to support current and future solar, wind and energy storage project accounting. This is an opportunity to gain broad exposure in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.

The candidate for the Staff Accountant role will have a strong accounting background, combined with experience in the Construction Industry. The Staff Accountant will work on financial statements that include multiple entities. Experience with full cycle accounting, understanding of the process and documents necessary to produce financial statements for a reporting. The Staff Accountant will play an important supportive role, keeping entities’ financial statements accurate and timely.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Reconciles bank accounts and sub ledgers to the general ledger.
• Reconciles multiple accounts and verifies transaction amounts.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work assignments to meet required deadlines.
• Compiles, analyzes, and reviews financial information in preparation of reports.
• Prepares consolidated financial statements and compare data on a monthly basis.
• Intercompany Accounting and Elimination Accounting
• Works well independently, shows high degree of competence, service and initiative in problem solving.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software
• Problem solving, proactive approach in developing creative solutions.
• Able to work on multiple priorities and demonstrate flexibility as priorities change.
• Able to work effectively in groups and independently.
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills required.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Accounting or related field
• Background in Construction Industry Accounting preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, verifiable, and relevant accounting experience

Green Development is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Green Development also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.