Project AccountantApex is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Asset Management Team. In this role you will be the critical team player for land lease administration and project accounting for operating renewable energy projects under contract for asset management services; including maintaining the lease tracking system, reviewing and reconciling accounts, managing approvals for lease payments and payments to external partners, processing administrative duties, and maintaining updated records of invoices and receipts. In addition, this role can anticipate a growing scope of work as our portfolio of land assets for utility-scale renewable energy projects expands in the coming months.
This position will also support the Asset Management Team by providing general office administration on an as-needed basis. Hours: Full Time Department: Asset Management Travel: 5%ResponsibilitiesKnow, update and manage leases for renewable energy projectsDatabase maintenance including coordination with third party contractors and integration with databases and systems maintained by other internal departmentsCalculating periodic lease paymentsMonitoring due dates to ensure timely payment and compliance of lease obligationsCoordinating ownership changesCommunicating with Asset Managers and landowners as neededPrepare and distribute communication materials (i.e. calculation worksheets) to landownersAssist in the preparation of Project Accounting ReportingMonitor and reconcile general ledger, receipts, disbursements and payablesPrepare project budgets, forecasts and variance analysisPrepare financial statements including month-end closing journal entriesAssist in project level tax return preparation and auditsEnsure efficient client servicesProvide office administration, functional support and other duties as assigned to the Asset Management team as requestedQualificationsAt least 2 years of related accounting experienceExtensive experience with lease managementDemonstrable ability to interpret complex real estate contract and lease payment termsProficient computer skills working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, QuickBooks etc.
and the ability to effectively work on spreadsheets, word processing, networking, and e-mail programs.Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams of internal and external resourcesStrong analytical capabilities and attention to detailExceptional organizational skillsResourceful, self-motivation with a sense of urgency and strong work ethicAble to work with finite deadlinesExcellent communication, and organizational skillsAbility to work in an office environment at our headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia (post COVID-19)BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Employer Match401(k) Pre-tax or Roth DeferralsHealth Savings AccountsFlexible Spending ArrangementsShort-term Disability InsuranceLong-term Disability InsuranceGroup Term Life InsuranceVoluntary Additional Term Life InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)HolidaysVolunteer Time OffProgressive Parental Leave PlanMilk Stork Travel SolutionProfessional Development OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramACAC Fitness and Wellness Center - Corporate DiscountCompany Paid Cell PhoneCompany Paid ParkingUnited Van Lines - Relocation Discounts