FLSA Classification: ExemptSalary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 plus bonusReports to: Corporate Accounting &amp; Reporting ManagerLocation: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)About The Company:NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State’s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators.Job Summary:As a Senior Accountant at NineDot Energy, you’ll play a key role in building the financial foundation of one of New York’s fastest-growing clean energy developers. You’ll own core accounting processes, ensure accuracy across financial reporting, and help strengthen internal controls - all while supporting the company’s mission to create a more resilient, sustainable energy future. This is a high-visibility role with room to grow, offering the chance to shape accounting practices in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Assist with the development and documentation of processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.</li><li>Ensures the timely accurate recording and maintaining of financial information, including journal entries, clearing and application of cash clearing accounts, recharge account, GL account reconciliations, and other suspense and clearing accounts.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and maintain an effective internal control environment.</li><li>Manage all accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid expense, fixed assets and other assigned general ledger accounts.</li><li>Ensure the timely and accurate recording and payment of monthly due diligences, monthly rent/lease, and quarterly property taxes on NineDot owned properties.</li><li>Support financial statement preparation including consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Support external audits to ensure all information is provided in a timely and accurate manner.</li><li>Takes initiative in leading projects and process improvements within the accounting group, including system upgrades, implementation testing, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Work independently to research, track and timely resolve outstanding reconciling items and related issues and communicate with internal resources and/or processors to escalate and resolve these differences.</li><li>Work with a high degree of initiative to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities in the areas of reporting, reconciliation and analysis.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Core Competencies:<ul><li>Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.</li><li>Drives Results - Constantly achieving results, even under tough circumstances.</li><li>Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.</li><li>Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.</li><li>Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both success and failures as learning fodder</li><li>Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.</li><li>Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.</li></ul>Required education and experience:<ul><li>3+ years of professional experience in accounting, or related fields.</li><li>Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.</li><li>CPA or working towards certification is preferred.</li><li>Experience in the renewable energy industry is a plus.</li><li>Experience in public accounting is preferred.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)</li><li>Experience with SAP, Oracle, Workday, Netsuite or similar ERP systems preferred.</li><li>Experience with financial consolidation for multiple entities is a plus.</li></ul>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.At NineDot Energy, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and are the foundation of our success. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, age, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.If you're passionate about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities with us. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and skills.NineDot Employee benefits include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Medical, dental and vision coverage</li><li>5% employer match on your 401k retirement account</li><li>20 paid vacation days off, plus 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays and 3 personal floating holidays</li><li>12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary caregiver within the first year of birth or adoption</li><li>Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 stipend</li><li>16 volunteer hours plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year</li></ul>

NineDot's name derives from the<a href="https://www.artofplay.com/blogs/articles/history-of-the-nine-dot-problem"> classic mathematical puzzle</a> for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State&rsquo;s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.
With the backing of the Carlyle Group - one of the largest private investors in renewable energy - NineDot is rapidly expanding its core team to scale its energy storage pipeline and continue innovating new products (e.g. vehicle-to-grid, community energy, etc.) to advance the decarbonization of New York&rsquo;s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. NineDot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

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