Staff Accountant - Energy Impact Partners

Energy Impact Partners (EIP) is a global investment platform leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. EIP brings together bold entrepreneurs and some of the world’s most forward-looking energy and industrial companies to advance clean energy innovation. EIP has $5 billion in assets under management and invests globally across venture, growth, and credit with has a team of more than 90 professionals.

EIP is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the growing Finance team led by the CFO and Controller. The Finance team works closely with the EIP investment, operations and investor relations teams and directly communicates with EIP’s Founder/CEO and COO. This position is based in Washington, DC and will require some travel.

• Assist in preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements and workbooks for EIP managed funds
• Monitor and respond to investor requests including working directly with investor relations team on active fundraising
• Prepare capital call and distribution notices and allocations for limited partner investors
• Assist with quarterly portfolio company valuation process and preparation of quarterly portfolio monitoring data for Senior Management
• Cash monitoring and liquidity management including preparing and tracking investment funding and distributions
• Prepare cash, accrual, and amortization journal entries
• Track, maintain and improve controls, documentation and record-keeping
• Assist in the coordination with fund service providers including audit, tax, custody, valuation and portfolio monitoring
• Ad hoc responsibilities and analysis as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with exceptional academic performance
• 0-2 years of accounting experience; fund accounting (venture capital or private equity) experience preferred
• Superior organization and attention to detail
• CPA or progress toward designation preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
• Investran experience preferred
• High ethical standards
• The ability to effectively multi-task, manage deadlines, learn quickly and communicate clearly

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and compelling compensation including base salary & bonus.