Company Overview
rPlus Energies is a team of committed energy industry professionals working together to develop large- scale renewable energy generation and electric storage projects in the United States. rPlus Energies is a market leader in the western US with a proven track record of delivering projects to utility and corporate customers on time and on budget. rPlus Energies specializes in bringing projects to market through partnership with the private sector, municipalities, utilities, and industry-leading technology and service providers. Its portfolio consists of a strategic mix of solar, solar plus battery, wind, and pumped storage hydro facilities. Our company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and is backed by Gardner Group and Sandbrook Capital.
Position Overview
The Project Accountant (PA) supports the rPlus construction and development teams providing basic accounting, data entry, reporting and analysis. Reporting to the Controller, the PA will be responsible for tracking and reporting related to projects both in development and construction. The position requires an understanding and familiarity with the overall project execution process, including budgeting, cost reporting, cost control, schedule, anticipated costs, and project profitability. This will be a highly visible position with a requirement to work within all areas of the project parameters. This is a full-time position with minimal travel required.
General Responsibilities•Interpret accounting related details of project contracts and translate them into forecasts and financial event schedules
•Track contract event schedules throughout the relevant project life cycle and communicate risks and chances
•Maintain and update budget and Statement of Values (SOV) tracking
•Forecast project cash flows, cost and revenue through life cycle of the project
•Work closely with project managers to accurately forecast cost at completion
•Manages project working capital financials information and draw schedules
•Coordinate with project managers, EPC and vendors to ensure necessary vendor commitments are respected
•Review and validate project related expenses
•Manage project requirements such as: weekly cash flow forecasts, monthly cost, labor and cash flow forecasts, and bi-monthly development project reviews
•Prepare audit and cost certification packages for internal and external auditors
•Close out project accounts upon project completion
•Track tax related items for the projects
•Capable of presenting and discussing all aspects of a project’s status with engineers, project managers and executive managers one-on-one or in a group environment
•Minimal travel 10-15%, including active project sites
•Development of strong working relationships with Developers and Construction Managers
•Mentoring and developing more junior Project Accountants,as relevant
Skill Requirements
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or engineering with detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents
•5+ years experience in project accounting
•Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles
•Renewable Energy/Construction/Real Estate Development experience a plus
•Advanced computer and software skills
•Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written
•Flexible with changing priorities and willing to work as needed to meet deadlines
•Organized/self-starter capable of working independently and managing multiple deadlines