Enviva
Senior Project Accountant
Enviva, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world's largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.
Enviva, a high-growth renewable energy company, is looking for a strong Project Accountant to join the Project Accounting team. This individual is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of capital projects for multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the Southeast U.S. This role will partner with project managers and engineers to track weekly and monthly spend and ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and controls for capital projects, enabling us to further our mission to displace coal, grow more trees, and fight climate change. This position will report into the Manager, Project Accounting and will be a remote location. Candidate needs to be located in the southeast region of the U.S., preferably in SC, GA, or AL.
ResponsibilitiesSupport regular presentation of project performance showing commitments to-date, spend to-date, forecasted spend, and budget adjustments through the project life cycle.Prepare all monthly financial reports including but not limited to month-end accruals for construction-in-progress per GAAP and company guidelines with supporting documentation.Track all project purchase order commitments, spend, and invoices against appropriate construction categories for accurate reporting and decision making.Work with third-party vendors during monthly close-out procedures to ensure correct invoice accruals and timely receipt of all goods and services during project life cycle.Partner with project management staff to ensure proper compliance with accounting procedures including reviewing, updating, and analyzing job cost estimates, invoicing and spend reports monthly.Support financial presentations and forecasting for capital projectsCommunicate regularly with Project Managers, Project Budget Controllers, Procurement, and Corporate Accounting to ensure that all project finances are accurately reflected and reconciled.Ensure that all purchase orders have been properly approved within company authorization levels.Prepare timely project close documents originating from general ledger details and support the Fixed Asset team during the transition from capital in process to the placing of assets into service at the end of project life cycle.Process all vendor invoices, identify any purchase order variances, and obtain approval for payment per the guidelines of the company's invoicing process.Accurately code and process invoices including lien waiver requirements, retainage calculations and retainage payments.Investigate and resolve all discrepancies associated with the processing of invoices, account reconciliations, and project reports.Provide project reporting as required by Senior and Project Management.Prepare and manage monthly reconciliation of the construction-in-progress general ledger accounts.Prepare journal entries to move costs to appropriate projects when necessary.
QualificationsB.A. / B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldMinimum of 4+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance in a manufacturing environmentMotivated self-starter with the ability to present data to Senior ManagementAbility to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and manage a high volume of transactionsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical skillsStrong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and accounting systems skillsHighly organized with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You ApartPrior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365Experience in Project or Construction AccountingStrong General Ledger Accounting and Trial Balance experience
Travel requirementsMinimal travel; approximately once per quarter at maximum
EEO Statement
Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.
Enviva, a high-growth renewable energy company, is looking for a strong Project Accountant to join the Project Accounting team. This individual is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of capital projects for multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the Southeast U.S. This role will partner with project managers and engineers to track weekly and monthly spend and ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and controls for capital projects, enabling us to further our mission to displace coal, grow more trees, and fight climate change. This position will report into the Manager, Project Accounting and will be a remote location. Candidate needs to be located in the southeast region of the U.S., preferably in SC, GA, or AL.
ResponsibilitiesSupport regular presentation of project performance showing commitments to-date, spend to-date, forecasted spend, and budget adjustments through the project life cycle.Prepare all monthly financial reports including but not limited to month-end accruals for construction-in-progress per GAAP and company guidelines with supporting documentation.Track all project purchase order commitments, spend, and invoices against appropriate construction categories for accurate reporting and decision making.Work with third-party vendors during monthly close-out procedures to ensure correct invoice accruals and timely receipt of all goods and services during project life cycle.Partner with project management staff to ensure proper compliance with accounting procedures including reviewing, updating, and analyzing job cost estimates, invoicing and spend reports monthly.Support financial presentations and forecasting for capital projectsCommunicate regularly with Project Managers, Project Budget Controllers, Procurement, and Corporate Accounting to ensure that all project finances are accurately reflected and reconciled.Ensure that all purchase orders have been properly approved within company authorization levels.Prepare timely project close documents originating from general ledger details and support the Fixed Asset team during the transition from capital in process to the placing of assets into service at the end of project life cycle.Process all vendor invoices, identify any purchase order variances, and obtain approval for payment per the guidelines of the company's invoicing process.Accurately code and process invoices including lien waiver requirements, retainage calculations and retainage payments.Investigate and resolve all discrepancies associated with the processing of invoices, account reconciliations, and project reports.Provide project reporting as required by Senior and Project Management.Prepare and manage monthly reconciliation of the construction-in-progress general ledger accounts.Prepare journal entries to move costs to appropriate projects when necessary.
QualificationsB.A. / B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldMinimum of 4+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance in a manufacturing environmentMotivated self-starter with the ability to present data to Senior ManagementAbility to multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and manage a high volume of transactionsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical skillsStrong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and accounting systems skillsHighly organized with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You ApartPrior experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365Experience in Project or Construction AccountingStrong General Ledger Accounting and Trial Balance experience
Travel requirementsMinimal travel; approximately once per quarter at maximum
EEO Statement
Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.