Accountant II (1412)

Job description

At ENGIE North America, innovation and excellence create a platform for growth. We have a range of businesses in the United States and Canada, including clean power generation, cogeneration, and energy storage; retail energy sales; and comprehensive services to help customers run their facilities more efficiently and optimize energy and other resource use and expense. Nearly 100 percent of our power generation portfolio is low carbon or renewable. Globally, ENGIE is the largest independent power producer and energy efficiency services provider in the world, with operations in 70 countries employing 150,000 people, including 1,000 researchers in 11 R&D centers.

We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future.

The Role: Accountant II


Purpose
Responsible for general ledger accounting and reporting activities for US Solar and corporate entities.

Location/Department
Chicago, IL / Accounting

Essential Job Functions
·  Perform monthly and annual closing processes for assigned entities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting.
·  Maintain all general ledger activity for assets under ownership/management within 4 unconsolidated partnerships and joint venture entities.
·  Prepare monthly invoicing batches for asset generation and review A/R collections prepared by supporting AR/AP functions.
·  Perform corporate accounting and reporting tasks, and meet reporting requirements for the Distributed Solar group.
·  Develop processes, drive continuous improvement, coordinate requirements upstream and downstream in the organization.
·  Interface with external auditors and preparation of financial schedules and required requests.
·  Assist Contract and Loan Administrator with the preparation of annual budget and monthly/quarterly reporting requirements.
·  Perform ad-hoc projects as needed, including those which may involve complex or advanced accounting concepts.
·  Comply with all ENGIE NA policies and procedures.
·  Support transition from MS Dynamics AX to SAP.
·  Carries out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

·  Strong accounting and financial reporting skills.
·  Expertise in use of Microsoft Excel.
·  Tools used for the job may include Microsoft Office, Cartesis, Dynamics AX, SAP
·  Ability to communicate effectively with internal customers and external auditors.
·  Ability to manage multiple projects across different business lines and departments.
·  Deadline driven and ability to plan ahead to ensure smooth close processes.
·  Strong-interpersonal skills and self-motivated.
·  Work in time sensitive environment; may be outside of usual US business hours.

Essential Physical Abilities

·  Ability to meet highest attendance requirements.
·  Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
·  Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
·  Ability to use personal computer, calculator, etc.
·  Could involve some lifting.

Education/Experience

·  2-5 years relevant experience required
·  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
·  CPA or progress towards, preferred.

Working Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

For this role you must have authorization to work in the United States. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

 

This job advertisement is supported by the ENGIE Talent Acquisition team. Agency involvement is not required. All related inquires must be done to the Talent Acquisition team, not direct to ENGIE North America Managers.

 

Additional Information
·  Posting Date: May 29, 2019