Senior Accountant

Job Posting:

Senior Accountant

Company:

SunVest Solar, LLC®

Reports to:

Senior Accounting Manager

Location:

Chicago, IL

Type:

Full-Time, In-Office

Compensation:

Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking a Senior Accountant to play a pivotal role in supporting the Accounting & Finance needs of our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. As a leader in solar development with a robust project pipeline, SunVest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy.

About SunVest:

SunVest is a Chicago-based renewable energy company driving the transition to a sustainable future with a mission to cultivate access to renewable energy for America. With more than 2 gigawatts of development projects and a growing portfolio of operational assets expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2026, SunVest is shaping the future of renewable energy. Our expertise spans the entire energy transition value chain, from development and construction to financing and operations. For more information, visit www.sunvest.com.

Position Overview:

SunVest’s Accounting & Finance team is responsible for preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP to report on company performance. The Senior Accountant, based in our Chicago HQ, will report directly to the Senior Accounting Manager and work closely with other team members to oversee general ledger accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit support.

This role requires an individual with strong attention to detail and an understanding of both financial and tax accounting, including support for corporate tax filings (sales & use tax, partnership returns, etc.), capitalized cost allocations, and tax research. The position also supports ongoing process improvement initiatives, ERP enhancements, and coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and review general ledger entries, including project capitalization, operating expenses, AP/AR, and billing.

- Support timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with GAAP.

- Prepare and coordinate documentation for external audit and tax filing purposes.

- Assist with tax compliance processes including the preparation of sales & use tax returns, partnership and corporate returns, and coordination with third-party tax providers.

- Research complex tax issues and document accounting treatments in partnership with external consultants.

- Work closely with project finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure appropriate accounting throughout the full project lifecycle.

- Assist in the preparation of intercompany eliminations and consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities.

- Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting processes and system workflows (NetSuite ERP).

Required Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, with strong academic performance highly valued.

- CPA certification and tax experience are strongly preferred.

- Minimum of three (3) years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to both financial and tax reporting.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite is preferred.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The salary range for this role reflects the broad array of factors considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $90k-$110k

. At SunVest, it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, as compensation decisions are tailored to the specifics of each case.

Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy!