Position
Senior Accountant - Operating Assets
Location
Bloomington, MN (HQ)
About Us
Geronimo Power develops, owns, and operates large-scale power and affiliated digital infrastructure projects throughout America's Heartland, including solar, wind, energy storage, and powered data parks. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit www.geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.
About This Role
Geronimo Power is seeking a Senior Accountant - Operating Assets to lead accounting and financial reporting activities for the company's operating renewable energy assets. This role owns the general ledger and month-end close for assigned entities, supports audit and budgeting activities, and partners with Asset Management, Operations, Real Estate, and Finance to deliver timely, accurate financial information. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, Operating Assets, this position will strengthen controls, improve processes, and provide clear financial visibility to internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Own general ledger accounting for assigned operating entities, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, trial balance review, and resolution of discrepancies.
- Partner with Operations and Asset Management to understand current and upcoming project expenses, identify required accruals, and ensure costs are recorded accurately and in the appropriate period.
- Prepare and present timely monthly financial reporting packages, supporting schedules, and variance analyses.
- Analyze financial results to identify trends, risks, and key performance indicators, and communicate actionable insights to business partners and management.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and support compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, investor requirements, and external reporting requests.
- Review project purchase orders, invoices, and vendor payments for appropriate documentation, coding, approval, and adherence to purchasing and control procedures.
- Coordinate audit requests, prepare supporting documentation, provide organizational context to auditors, and track deliverables through completion.
- Partner with Asset Management and Operations leaders on annual budgets, forecasts, and spend analysis to align financial plans with company objectives.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and scalability across operating asset accounting.
- Collaborate effectively across Accounting, Finance, Asset Management, Operations, Real Estate, and other internal teams.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Four or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including hands-on general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, account reconciliations, accrual accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Ability to independently manage multiple entities, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working proficiency across Microsoft 365 applications.
- Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system preferred.
- Experience supporting renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, or other asset-intensive businesses preferred.
- CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred but not required.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills.
- High level of initiative, accountability, attention to detail, and ethical judgment.
Success in This Role Looks Like
- Assigned month-end close activities and account reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Financial reporting packages are reliable, clear, and delivered within established deadlines.
- Audit and stakeholder requests are organized, complete, and resolved promptly.
- Business partners receive timely visibility into operating asset performance, budget variances, and emerging financial risks.
- Accounting processes and controls become more consistent, efficient, and scalable as the operating portfolio grows.
What You'll Get
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development
- Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellness resources
- Pet insurance and employee discount programs
Pay Range for the posted level: $95,000 - $115,000 plus target annual bonus opportunity of 15%. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and demonstrated market-relevant expertise.
Our Commitment
Geronimo Power is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and energized to do their best work. We believe strong teams and strong communities drive better outcomes.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.