Senior Accountant, Lease Accounting

The role

The Senior Accountant manages the lease portfolio, including data management, journal entries, and account reconciliations. This role ensures compliance with ASC 842 and internal policies while driving process improvements through automation and AI tools.

What you will do

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Perform analytical functions for general ledger month-end close.
• Evaluate lease components and program them in S/4 Hana.
• Reconcile lease accounts to the general ledger monthly.
• Prepare entity-level and consolidated lease roll-forwards.
• Research technical accounting and reporting matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and Development and Construction teams.
• Support the annual audit process and provide data to external auditors.
• Prepare quarterly and annual lease schedules for SEC filings.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in general accounting.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent efforts and provide accurate deliverables.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Practical understanding of internal control processes over financial reporting.
• Project participation and organization skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets with large data sets.
• Strong willingness to learn new skills and information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP, OneStream, or other ERP / accounting system.

Nice to have

• CPA and/or Master’s in Accounting
• SAP S/4 HANA experience
• Public accounting experience
• Power and Utility industry experience
• Experience reviewing legal agreements for accounting implications

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision care
• HSAs with company contributions
• Health FSAs
• Dependent daycare FSAs
• Commuter benefits
• Relocation
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Variety of life & accident insurances
• Fertility programs
• Adoption assistance
• Generous parental leave

Before you apply

• No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

About the company

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Its portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states.