Strata Clean Energy · 10 hours ago
Project Accountant
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expStrata Clean Energy is a leading renewable energy company specializing in the development, construction, and operation of large-scale solar and battery energy storage systems. The Project Accountant is responsible for supporting accounting and financial compliance activities, focusing on Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship requirements, and overseeing treasury and accounting operations.
Renewable Energy
Responsibilities
Coordinate and facilitate prevailing wage compliance activities across multiple solar and BESS projects throughout project lifecycles
Partner with field project manager(s) to coordinate project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans
Coordinate closely with payroll department to align all wage-related compliance activities
Manage relationship with compliance consulting firms to maintain process used to ensure alignment with Davis-Bacon Act, IRA PWA requirements
Resolve data gaps for wage classifications, fringe benefits, and apprenticeship utilization for eligible clean energy projects
Ensure all projects comply with federal Davis-Bacon Act and applicable state prevailing wage laws
Maintain documentation for PWA compliance audits and tax credit eligibility
Coordinate reporting of payroll and prevailing wage data to customers, auditors, and other relevant stakeholders
Monitor changes in federal PWA regulations and support process updates as needed
Oversee accounting close process for multiple entities
Prepare or review journal entries, account reconciliations and periodic financial reports
Assist with audit, tax and accounting compliance
Participate in reviewing business contracts such as leases and service agreements
Identify process improvements and support evolving business needs
Take on additional projects and responsibilities as assigned
Perform administrative tasks related to bank account management and corporate credit cards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
3–5 years of experience in accounting, operational compliance or audit, project management or related function
Knowledge of Prevailing Wage, Davis-Bacon Act, or IRA PWA compliance requirements
Experience with certified payroll reporting in a construction or project-based environment
Proficiency with payroll systems and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and deadline orientation
Preferred
Experience in the renewable energy, construction, or energy project finance environment
Familiarity with Treasury and cash flow concepts
Experience with multi-entity and multi-state payroll
Experience with multi-entity and intercompany accounting
Experience with construction accounting, inventory accounting, and job-costing or manufacturing accounting
Knowledge of apprenticeship utilization requirements under the IRA
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities
Company
Strata Clean Energy
Strata Clean Energy is a solar storage developer.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$859M2024-02-21Debt Financing· $559M
2023-11-06Debt Financing· $300M
Leadership Team
Bob Schaffeld
President
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