Accounting Manager / Accountant

Agilitas Energy is seeking an Accounting Manager/Accountant in Wakefield, MA, to support financial processes including monthly close, reconciliations, and audits. The role is open to candidates at Manager or Staff levels, requiring a degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant experience. Responsibilities include collaboration with departments, tax compliance, and mentorship of junior staff. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within the clean energy sector.
Advance your career at Agilitas Energy, the leading renewables and energy storage company with a mission to accelerate the transition to clean energy. This position is open to candidates at either the Manager or Staff level, depending on experience. Whether you're early in your accounting career or bring seasoned leadership to the table, we offer an opportunity to grow with a dynamic organization at the forefront of the clean energy sector.

Responsibilities:

All Levels
• Support the monthly and annual close processes, including journal entries and accruals
• Prepare supporting schedules and account reconciliations
• Monitor cash movement and assist with cash, loan, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with audit support, including workpaper preparation and documentation
• Collaborate with internal departments to gather and interpret financial data
• Contribute to special projects, ad-hoc reporting, and process improvements
• Assist with tax filings and compliance (property, sales & use, and income tax support)

Additional Responsibilities for Accounting Manager Level
• Lead and review the month-end close process and senior accountant outputs
• Analyze P&L activity for accuracy and variance explanations
• Review complex reconciliations (intercompany, AR/AP, leases, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP for leases, AROs, and asset accounting
• Compile reporting packages for lenders, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Oversee audit and tax engagements with external partners
• Manage filing obligations across multiple jurisdictions
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development

Qualifications:

Staff Accountant
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1–3 years of experience in general accounting; energy industry is a plus
• Solid understanding of accounting principles; Excel proficiency preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills
• Effective communicator and collaborator
• Demonstrated initiative and interest in professional development

Accounting Manager
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience; CPA and/or energy sector experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of GAAP, consolidations, and technical accounting (leases, revenue recognition, etc.)
• Experience preparing financial statements and leading audits
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with Bill.com, 1099, and payroll is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and provide leadership to others

Position Requirement:

Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to honor visa sponsorships.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Compensation:

Agilitas employee benefits include (but are not limited to):
• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental insurance.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Account eligibility
• 401k plan eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• Access to Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

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About Agilitas Energy:

Agilitas Energy is a leading independent power producer (IPP) in renewables and energy storage with a mission to propagate clean energy on a national scale. As the largest integrated developer, builder, owner and operator of energy storage and solar PV systems in the northeastern U.S., Agilitas Energy specializes in distributed energy solutions, and is differentiated through its vertical integration managing the entire end-to-end lifecycle of its projects from greenfield development, through engineering, construction and operation. Its projects deliver predictable, cost-efficient, clean energy for off-takers, utilities and municipalities. The company has more than one gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy and energy storage projects in operation and in its pipeline.