Staff Accountant

LS Power is a development, investment, and operating company focused on North American power and energy infrastructure. The Staff Accountant supports the monthly accounting close process for assigned power generation entities, including accounts payable, journal entries, reconciliations, inventory tracking, fixed assets, and compliance filings.

What you'll do:

• Review weekly plant AP invoices for assigned plants in Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Verify GL account coding, proper accounting period, and Sales & Use tax flags on each invoice prior to posting
• Maintain the daily cash management schedule; coordinate timing of payments with the AP team
• Code and route O&M Provider invoice batch files for approval and forward to AP team for payment processing
• Prepare and post monthly depreciation expense entries and maintain Fixed Asset rollforward schedules
• Scan GL expense accounts for fixed asset reclassifications and initiate correcting entries as needed
• Prepare prepaid amortization entries (insurance, deferred income, and other prepaids) on a monthly basis
• Record Deferred Financing Cost amortization entries
• Prepare Asset Retirement Obligation accretion and depreciation entries
• Post and track accrual related entries
• Confirm all cash-related journal entries are recorded completely and accurately each month
• Record interest income and miscellaneous deposits and refunds

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 1–2 years of accounting experience; internship or public accounting experience a plus
• Foundational knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger accounting principles
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP a plus
• CPA candidacy or intent to pursue CPA licensure preferred
• Experience in the Energy industry a plus

Benefits:

• The opportunity to share unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and continue in career growth
• 100% employer paid premium healthcare
• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being