Corporate Accounting Senior Associate

Title: Corporate Accounting Senior Associate
Location:New York City, NY

Job Description:

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 do

Role Overview:

The Corporate Accounting Senior Associate ensures proper accounting for corporate-level activities, including general and administrative (G&A) expenses, intercompany expenses, project development costs, fixed assets, and inventory and cash activities.  

Main responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.

Perform account reconciliations and maintain general ledger entries.

Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.

Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions, including payment processing.

Help maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and compliance.

Prepare and file tax documents and reports as required.

Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.

Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and provide support.

Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Maintain relevant data in SAP system 

Additional duties as required 

Employment type

Full-Time / Hybrid

Work site

New York City

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

2 years of relevant accounting experience preferred (internships included).

Proficiency in accounting software (SAP and Quickbase) and Microsoft Excel.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations.

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Travel:

None

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent problem-solving ability 
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills 
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment 

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 

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all
Our 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.

Salary hiring range: 97,440-121,800 
Our 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.