Senior Accountant

SUMMARY

Ranger Power is a utility-scale renewable energy development company headquartered in Chicago, IL. Ranger develops utility-scale solar and battery storage projects around the United States. The company is comprised of experienced renewable energy professionals and is looking to grow its team.

Ranger Power is an equal opportunity employer. Read our community impact statement here.

DESCRIPTION

Ranger Power seeks a Senior Accountant to join its team. The ideal candidate will support the VP of Accounting & Finance on day-to-day accounting and finance support for the company; financial documentation, reviewing and editing Letter of Credit (LC) forms, compiling settlement runs for payments, and assisting with security deposit coordination. This role will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, including interconnection and business development, to ensure financial and accounting processes run smoothly. The role offers the opportunity to be part of an inclusive, dynamic, and engaging working environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and improve financial operations workflows, including daily bank reconciliations, vendor payment processing, and treasury documentation.
Review and edit Letter of Credit (LC) and promissory note agreements for accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
Initiate and review vendor payments—including wire transfers and check runs—ensuring accurate coding, complete backup documentation, and proper approval routing.
Track and coordinate financial documentation, deposits, LC requests, security deposits and financial guarantees across business development and interconnection teams, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
Collaborate cross-functionally to collect, validate, and explain financial data that supports project tracking, settlements, and compliance documentation.
Monitor deadlines for payments, deposits, and LC renewals; proactively follow up on outstanding requirements.
Support ad hoc treasury and finance projects, including cash tracking, project-level reconciliations, and LC compliance reviews.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4 – 8 years of experience in finance, treasury, or a similar accounting or reporting role
2 years of experience in the renewable energy industry preferred (or comparable experience)
Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized individual with an aptitude for accounting and a facility with numbers.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an analytical approach to problem solving, and thorough work ethic are essential.
Experience with financial documentation review and compliance tracking.
CPA recommended but not required
Exceptional Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills are required.
Ability and willingness to travel to monthly team meetings and events.

The salary range for this role is 80k – 100k based on experience. This salary range includes several career levels and will be narrowed during the interview process based on the candidate’s education, experience, and qualifications.