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Finance & Accounting Analyst

L3

trajectory energy partnersChicago, IL3 days ago

$70,000 – $80,000

Occupations

Accountants and AuditorsBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksFinancial Specialists, All Other

Industries

Other Accounting ServicesOffices of Certified Public AccountantsOther Management Consulting Services
Finance & Accounting Analyst Trajectory Energy Partners, a solar energy and energy storage development company, is seeking a Finance / Accounting Analyst to support and strengthen our financial operations, reporting, and accounting processes. This detail-oriented role is suited to a professional committed to financial accuracy and skilled at translating financial data into actionable insights. Trajectory works with communities across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic to develop distributed solar, utility-scale solar projects, and energy storage projects.
Specific Responsibilities Include
Accounting Responsibilities: Support day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance. Assist in monthly close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Help with audit preparation by maintaining organized, well-documented financial records. Maintain documentation for accounting policies, procedures, and workflows — ensuring consistency across the organization. Assist with tax filings, compliance reporting, and coordination with external accountants as needed. Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, coordinating inputs from across the organization.
Finance Responsibilities:
  • Track and update model assumptions based on market data, vendor quotes, and internal development milestones.
  • Collaborate with development, transaction and legal teams to ensure models reflect current project status and commercial terms.
  • Support debt and tax equity financing processes, including preparing materials for lenders and investors and responding to diligence requests.
  • Experience and Background:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.
  • Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
  • Strong Excel skills; comfortable building and maintaining financial models, pivot tables, and reporting templates.
  • Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft 365 (Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and cloud-based document management tools such as Box.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously — balancing recurring close deadlines with ad hoc requests without things slipping through the cracks.
  • Clear communicator who can translate financial information for non-finance teammates and leadership.
  • Knowledge or interest in energy or renewable energy development is preferred.
  • Benefits at Trajectory
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance contributions
  • Employee Equity Plan
  • Professional Development Stipend
  • Access to company 401k plus 401k employer match
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Wellbeing days
  • Position based in the Chicago area. Flexibility on working from home multiple days a week, and in office typically 2-3 days a week. Salary range is $70,000 – $80,000 dependent on experience.
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Level

JuniorL3

Salary

$70,000 – $80,000

Location

Chicago, IL

Occupation

Accountants and Auditors

Industry

Other Accounting Services

Posted

3 days ago

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