Accountant, Operations

United States·Salt Lake CityFull time, Exemptmid

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Company Overview: Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing, and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S.

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Company Overview:

Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing, and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest global investment firms.

At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference.

Copia is seeking a Sr. Accountant, Operations to support all aspects of accounting for operational projects, including payables, receivables, monthly reporting and other ad-hoc analysis. This role sits at the intersection of accounting, asset management, and commercial operations, ensuring accurate financial results, timely payments, and clear visibility into project‑level performance. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, is able to extract accounting considerations from complex renewable energy contracts, and the ability to partner cross‑functionally with multiple stakeholders in a fast‑growing environment. This role requires an accountant ready to take ownership of operational processes and serve as a primary point of contact for operations and Portfolio Finance teams.

The Sr. Accountant, Operations will report directly to the Director, Corporate Finance working closely with Copia’s asset management, energy markets, legal and finance teams in an individual contributor capacity.

The Operations Accountant will be a key member of the Corporate Finance team and predominantly work alongside our Asset Management and Portfolio Finance Copia team members, supporting our projects in operations.

Specific duties include:

Creation, implementation, and execution of revenue and O&M processes to manage risk and monitor the health of the processes.

Create processes to ensure revenue is recognized appropriately and in accordance with our revenue recognition policy.

Work with vendors and Treasury to coordinate monthly O&M payments.

Ensure payments are made in accordance with contractual terms and our internal payments policy.

Lead continuous improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies, standardizing processes, and implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and controls.

Provide timely and accurate critical monthly financial reporting to management and tax equity sponsors.

Ad hoc financial analysis.

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written correspondence.

Highly driven with problem-solving abilities, integrity, and strong work ethic.

Proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization.

Demonstrated collaborative partnerships with peers, management, and vendors.

Resourcefulness and polite persistence.

5-7 years professional experience, preferably in the renewable energy industry.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field. CPA preferred.

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel

Experience with accounting ERP such as NetSuite, a plus.