Accounting Manager

Chestnut Carbon

Accounting Manager overseeing daily accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable. Responsible for financial reporting and supporting audits for Chestnut Carbon.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and accounting principles, with a strong focus on GAAP compliance and month-end closing processes. Proficient in leveraging accounting software and Excel for effective financial data management and reporting.

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GAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingMonth-End ClosingAccounting Software ProficiencyAnalytical Abilities

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Hard Skills

General Ledger MaintenanceJournal Entry PreparationBank ReconciliationAccounts PayablePayroll ProcessingCash ManagementFinancial Statement PreparationBudgetingForecastingData Analytics

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

ExcelAccounting SoftwareBOLO

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyCarbon CreditFinancial MetricsInvestor RelationsCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the general ledger, preparation of journal entries and financial statements, bank reconciliations, travel and company reimbursement schedules.
Provide regular review and analysis of balance sheet and income statement.
Own daily accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable, payroll processing, cash management, system maintenance, and financial reporting.
Collaborate with management to deliver relevant and timely reporting of financial data analytics, including capital allocations, key financial metrics, and actual spend against budgets/outlook.
Manage cash forecast, capital calls, distributions, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Respond to ad hoc compliance and other requests from investors, fund administrators, auditors, and other stakeholders.
Identify, design, and implement process improvements to improve the integrity and timeliness of the month-end close process; leverage existing reporting platform capabilities, where possible.
Assist the investment team and investor relations team with financial data for investor presentations and ad hoc reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of accounting experience. Renewable Energy or carbon credit experience preferred but not required.
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus.
Demonstrated technical accounting knowledge and analytical abilities.
Experience with GAAP and solid understanding of accounting principles, practices and regulations.
Month end closing and budgeting/forecasting experience.
High degree of proficiency in Excel and accounting software systems; BOLO experience preferred but not required.
Financial reporting and analysis proficiency required.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

All employees are eligible to participate in health, insurance, and 401K plan benefits on their first day of employment.
Chestnut Carbon pays 90% of the cost of the employees’ health and 100% of the cost for dental/vision insurance.
During each fiscal year of employment, employees will be eligible to earn a discretionary annual incentive bonus, based on company and individual performance targets.