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<span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Overview</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">esVolta, LP is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market, and our projects are helping to transition the nation’s electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity, energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">esVolta is independently owned, and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 2.0 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and 25+ GWh in the development pipeline.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">We are headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors. esVolta is an innovative industry leader in development, design, construction, financing, and management of utility scale energy storage projects.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">At esVolta, every employee makes an impact on the company’s growth and profitability, every day. We have a fast-paced, high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">About The Role</span></b><br><span style="color:#000000;">We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join as <b>Senior Financial Accountant</b> to join our Finance department. The Senior Accountant will perform a wide range of accounting duties as part of the team and autonomously within the Finance and Accounting team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining an accurate general ledger, preparing financial statements, responding to inquiries, and resolving issues, as well as reviewing work performed by other staff.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><br><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Core Responsibilities</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Assist with the preparation, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Perform key month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, revenue invoicing, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and variance analyses. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Ensure operating project billings, expenses, and related accruals are recorded timely and accurately each month. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Prepare and maintain supporting schedules and manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations across multiple entities. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Support project accounting and capitalization activities, including construction and development costs, fixed asset additions, and placed-in-service activity. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Prepare financial reporting, compliance deliverables, and audit support for tax equity investors, lenders, banks, external auditors, and other third parties. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Identify and support process improvements, automation tools, and AI agents to enhance accounting efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Collaborate cross-functionally with Treasury, FP&A, Asset Management, Development, and other teams to support cash management, debt activity, reporting, and operational accounting needs. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Perform ad hoc projects and support other departments with financial information as needed. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Comply with all esVolta LP policies and procedures. </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Skills & Qualifications</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="background:rgb(255,255,255);"><span style="line-height:normal;"><font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px;">4-7 years of experience in accounting or related field required. </span><span style="font-size:14px;">Experience</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> in the renewable energy industry is strongly preferred.</span></font></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field required.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Hands-on experience with accounting software packages (experience with Sage Intacct is a plus but not a requirement).</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Experience with multi-entity structures. Accounting experience with partnerships and consolidations is preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Technical and analytical accounting background and familiarity or experience with complex accounting issues, consolidations, U.S. GAAP issues, foreign currency translation, multiple corporate structures, equity, and investment accounting.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Commitment, ability, and prior experience in meeting deadlines for monthly and quarterly reporting, and special projects; preparing thorough and complete analyses and reconciliations with appropriate documentation and follow-up.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload involving multiple tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines with professional follow-through and minimal supervision.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Excellent interpersonal skills, highly motivated and results oriented, process oriented with strong communication skills.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Self-starter with flexibility, desire to learn, willingness to ask questions, and taking ownership of projects.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Team player and collaborates well with other teams in the organization.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Sage Intacct ERP experience is a plus.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Renewable energy industry experience is a plus.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">CPA Certification is a plus but not required.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Compensation, Location & Benefits</span></b></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;white-space:normal;text-decoration:none;border-collapse:collapse;border:medium;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:301px;padding:0in 7px;height:36px;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">$110,000</span></span></span></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:301px;padding:0in 7px;height:36px;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none;" valign="top"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">20%</span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><ul><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">401(k) program with 6% match</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Monthly cell phone stipend</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">Medical, dental and vision care benefits</span></span></span></span></li><li style="text-align:justify;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#000000;">20 vacation days, 5 sick days and 9 observed holidays</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-style:normal;"><span style="font-weight:400;"><span style="white-space:normal;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#000000;">This position is classified as <b>remote within the continental United States (international work is not permitted);</b> however, periodic travel to company offices, project sites or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><p style="\"text-align:center\""><em><strong>esVolta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<br> We celebrate all forms of diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. However you identify or whatever your path here, we encourage you to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.</strong></em></p>

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