The Senior Financial Accountant will manage the general ledger, prepare financial statements, perform month-end closes, and collaborate with various teams on accounting tasks.
Overview
esVolta, LP is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market, and our projects are helping to transition the nation’s electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity, energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support.
esVolta is independently owned, and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 2.0 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and 25+ GWh in the development pipeline.
We are headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors. esVolta is an innovative industry leader in development, design, construction, financing, and management of utility scale energy storage projects.
At esVolta, every employee makes an impact on the company’s growth and profitability, every day. We have a fast-paced, high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.
About The Role
We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join as Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance department. The Senior Accountant will perform a wide range of accounting duties as part of the team and autonomously within the Finance and Accounting team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining an accurate general ledger, preparing financial statements, responding to inquiries, and resolving issues, as well as reviewing work performed by other staff.
Core Responsibilities
Skills & Qualifications
Compensation, Location & Benefits
The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.
$110,00020%
esVolta, LP is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market, and our projects are helping to transition the nation’s electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity, energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support.
esVolta is independently owned, and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 2.0 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and 25+ GWh in the development pipeline.
We are headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors. esVolta is an innovative industry leader in development, design, construction, financing, and management of utility scale energy storage projects.
At esVolta, every employee makes an impact on the company’s growth and profitability, every day. We have a fast-paced, high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.
About The Role
We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join as Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance department. The Senior Accountant will perform a wide range of accounting duties as part of the team and autonomously within the Finance and Accounting team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining an accurate general ledger, preparing financial statements, responding to inquiries, and resolving issues, as well as reviewing work performed by other staff.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement.
- Perform key month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, revenue invoicing, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and variance analyses.
- Ensure operating project billings, expenses, and related accruals are recorded timely and accurately each month.
- Prepare and maintain supporting schedules and manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations across multiple entities.
- Support project accounting and capitalization activities, including construction and development costs, fixed asset additions, and placed-in-service activity.
- Prepare financial reporting, compliance deliverables, and audit support for tax equity investors, lenders, banks, external auditors, and other third parties.
- Identify and support process improvements, automation tools, and AI agents to enhance accounting efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Treasury, FP&A, Asset Management, Development, and other teams to support cash management, debt activity, reporting, and operational accounting needs.
- Perform ad hoc projects and support other departments with financial information as needed.
- Comply with all esVolta LP policies and procedures.
Skills & Qualifications
- 4-7 years of experience in accounting or related field required. Experience in the renewable energy industry is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field required.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software packages (experience with Sage Intacct is a plus but not a requirement).
- Experience with multi-entity structures. Accounting experience with partnerships and consolidations is preferred.
- Technical and analytical accounting background and familiarity or experience with complex accounting issues, consolidations, U.S. GAAP issues, foreign currency translation, multiple corporate structures, equity, and investment accounting.
- Commitment, ability, and prior experience in meeting deadlines for monthly and quarterly reporting, and special projects; preparing thorough and complete analyses and reconciliations with appropriate documentation and follow-up.
- Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload involving multiple tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines with professional follow-through and minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, highly motivated and results oriented, process oriented with strong communication skills.
- Self-starter with flexibility, desire to learn, willingness to ask questions, and taking ownership of projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Team player and collaborates well with other teams in the organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Sage Intacct ERP experience is a plus.
- Renewable energy industry experience is a plus.
- CPA Certification is a plus but not required.
Compensation, Location & Benefits
The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.
$110,00020%
- 401(k) program with 6% match
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Medical, dental and vision care benefits
- 20 vacation days, 5 sick days and 9 observed holidays
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