EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
What you will doRole Overview:The Accounting Analyst will provide project accounting and reporting assistance related to EDPR NA Distributed Generation's operating solar projects and projects under construction.
Main responsibilities: - Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in SAP enterprise software for operational and development projects in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP)
- Analyze relevant contracts to ensure proper accounting treatment
- Prepare reconciliations to properly support account balances
- Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analyses
- Develop reports for financial and managerial reporting, forecasting, trending, and results analysis
- Interpret financial transactions and events for users who must make economic or business decisions
- Assist with preparation of documents for annual financial statement audits
- Recommend improvements in policies and procedures
- Collaborate with internal clients including Project Controls, Finance, and Tax
- Additional duties as required
Employment typeWork siteHybrid-remote work schedule (3/2)
What are we looking forMinimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 0-3 years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ability to create and understand pivot tables and data filters.
- Intermediate to expert knowledge of the following US GAAP and IFRS accounting topics: leases, fixed assets and construction accounting, revenue recognition, accounting for debt and equity transactions.
- Experience with a 10-business day or less month-end close process.
- Experience corresponding with and preparing supporting workpapers for independent auditors.
Travel:Up to 10%
Behavioral Requirements: - Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Enthusiastic and high performing
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity
- Exhibit behaviors consistent with strong leadership and accountability
Physical demands & working conditions: - Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Equal opportunities for allOur vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster ( You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (
Salary hiring range: $80,000-$95,000Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry and are one part of many compensation, benefits, and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect most of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors.The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description. However, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate. The salary range above is for the posting location specified. As a company, we have a location-based strategy, which means the salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired in another location.
Need more reasons to apply?As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
- Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacin Msfamlia
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
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