Staff Accountant

3 weeks ago

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States FirstLight Power Full time
About Us

FirstLight Power is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.65 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, hydro, onshore wind and offshore wind projects, FirstLight specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), utility-scale solar, large-scale battery, and wind assets. The company's mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world's growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable. Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Northfield, MA, New Milford, CT, Oshawa, ON and Montral, QC, FirstLight is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North America.

FirstLight is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada's largest pension investment managers. We have over 200 employees in Canada and the US with operations based in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Quebec. In Canada, FirstLight operates through its subsidiaries H2O Power and the recently acquired Hydromega, which is headquartered in Montreal.

We proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions.

We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply.

Position Detail:

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our Finance team for this hybrid role in Burlington, MA. Work will be primarily remote, with one day per week in our Burlington, MA office.

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager, US, and is responsible for assisting with various accounting tasks, including processing month-end entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash accounting and forecasting. Works closely with other members of the accounting team to ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded, tracked, and reported.

Our ideal candidate possesses experience, passion and energy to be a driving force in FirstLight's continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
  • Prepare timely and accurate journal entries as required for completing the financial statement close process;
  • Review and maintain monthly general ledger reconciliations to the sub-ledger on a timely basis;
  • Oversee daily cash reconciliation and forecasting of multiple cash accounts in a complex legal structure with 15+ accounts;
  • Manage federal and local government surveys;
  • Support the year-end audit process;
  • Perform ad hoc work such as projects and reports as needed in support of the accounting organization;
  • Work with other departmental staff throughout the Company on month end accrual entries;
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned;
  • Comply with all FirstLight policies and procedures.
Job Qualifications / Skills
  • Associates degree in accounting, finance, business or economics, required; Bachelor's degree preferred;
  • 1+ years of relevant experience in staff or general accounting;
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy;
  • Outstanding time management, communication, and interpersonal skills;
  • Working knowledge of NetSuite, or similar accounting software;
  • ZBA/Sweep experience a plus;
  • Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to build schedules and reconciliations to fit business needs;
  • Proven ability to adhere to reporting deadlines;
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Why Work for FirstLight?

We consider our employees to be our most valuable resource and we strive to provide a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace. FirstLight embraces a company-wide commitment to recruit, develop, and retain a dedicated, diverse, and engaged workforce that is motivated to be ever better both professionally and personally.

Joining the FirstLight Team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture. Some of our benefits for eligible employees include:

•Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

•Paid Parental Leave

•Health and Wellness Programs

•Mental Health Care

•401(k) with Employer Matching

•Flexible Spending Account

•Health Savings Account

•Annual Performance Incentive Plan

•Employee Assistance Program

•Generous Paid Time Off Plan

•Paid Holidays

•Professional Development

•Employee Referral Program

•Tuition Reimbursement

•Charitable Matching Program & Employer Sponsored Volunteer Program

FirstLight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, FirstLight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

FirstLight's values are:

Respect - Integrity - Safety - Excellence - Innovation - Team

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