Lead Revenue Accountant - Pattern Energy Group LP

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions

Job Purpose

The Lead Revenue Accountant will oversee revenue arrangements for multiple operating wind and solar projects such as overseeing invoice preparation, billing, and any dispute of invoice. This role ensures analytics and reporting are completed timely and accurately and that any new or changes to the company’s accounting policies are implemented timely and accurately. The incumbent will work closely with the Accounting Managers, Technical Accounting, and other Accountants based in San Francisco and Houston, as well as individuals from other groups such as Asset Management, Legal, Meteorology, and Power Marketing.

Key Accountabilities

• Review or prepare revenue journal entries during the monthly close process and reconciliations of all related accounts  
• Review or prepare invoices for offtakers, billing true-ups and dispute
• Perform analytics on revenue results for quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Review or prepare documents for PBC requests and research auditing firms inquires.
• Ensure revenue processes and controls are in compliance with internal controls.
• Other special projects as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, CPA is preferred
• 5+ years relevant accounting experience
• Experience in preparation/audit of financial statements and applying internal controls necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leading projects or tasks.
• Experience working in the electric energy industry preferred.
• Experience with or in-depth knowledge of market operations of an ISO or RTO market preferred.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $98,000 - $120,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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