Staff Accountant

Gate City Power Holdings is a growing power asset management company focused on acquiring and operating power plants across the United States. Their mission is to deliver operational excellence, strong financial returns, and environmental stewardship in every asset we manage.

Opportunity Summary

The Staff Accountant supports accounting activities related to power generation assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial transactions. This position is based at Gate City Power Holdings, with the employee retained as a NAES team member through a secondment agreement. The role involves processing daily transactions, assisting with reconciliations, supporting month-end close processes, and collaborating with various departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The Staff Accountant will contribute to a vital segment of the energy industry within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Your scope of responsibility as Staff Accountant includes the following primary functions:

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer at Gate City, as well as the VP Operations at NAES Corporation, and may also occasionally coordinate with NAES Corporate Accounting and Finance departments.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This is an office-based position performed in a professional, climate-controlled environment. The role involves extended periods of desk work at a computer workstation, with frequent screen time, data entry, and document review. It requires regular use of accounting software, spreadsheets, and other financial systems. The position may include occasional meetings, either in person or via video conferencing, and frequent communication through email and phone.

Physical demands are minimal and generally limited to lifting or moving light office materials. Smoking is prohibited in and around the office facility.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes successful completion of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Work Schedule

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday. However, this position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to workload demands.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $80,000 to $95,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Professional Expertise & Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate with a foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices. Familiarity with core accounting tasks and basic accounting procedures is essential. Experience or exposure to related areas such as compliance and regulatory requirements is a plus.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.

Experience

Preferred

Education

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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Driver's License

Skills

Preferred

Behaviors

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

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