Senior Accountant

Position Title

Senior Accountant

Accounting

Accounting Manager

Starting salary range $70,000 - $95,000;
Commensurate to skills and experience

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; 8:30am to 5pm with 30-minute lunch

• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Eight & a half paid holidays annually
• Two paid flexible holidays annually
• ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement
• 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Medical Clinic Membership for employee & dependents
• Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including: additional paid vacation
• 401k with matching, and quarterly profit share.

Corporate Headquarters - 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001

Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas renewable energy generation systems, primarily on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the financial operations related to our waste-to-energy projects. This includes ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with industry-specific regulations, and providing strategic insights to support the growth and sustainability of our company initiatives. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including project development, operations, and environmental commodities, to ensure the financial success of our projects.

Financial Reporting:
Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including project-specific income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in accordance with GAAP and industry standards for renewable energy.
Project Accounting
:
Manage project accounting for company initiatives, including tracking project costs, revenues, and profitability, and ensuring accurate project financial reporting.
Period-End Close:
Lead the quarter-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, related to projects, grants, and subsidies.
Grants and Incentives Compliance: Manage accounting for government grants, environmental commodities, and other incentives specific to the renewable energy industry.
Audit and Compliance: Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and GAAP.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing financial data and analysis related to projects, including capital expenditures and operational costs.
Tax Compliance: Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations, including those specific to renewable energy projects.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations related to renewable energy projects.
Mentorship:
Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff, with a focus on developing expertise in renewable energy accounting practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior role; experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly biogas or related fields, is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and accounting for…