Full-Time
Senior Accountant 1
Financial Reporting & Audits
Updated on 8/22/2026
Invenergy
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops and operates renewable energy projects
Compensation Overview
$92k - $110k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
On-site at the employer's downtown Chicago office.
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree is required.
- At least 3 years of public accounting experience is required.
- Existing understanding and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products is required.
- Create drafts of annual audited financial statements, including balance sheets, statements of operations, equity, and cash flows for wind, solar, and thermal energy projects and related entities.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive GAAP-compliant financial statement footnote disclosures, ensuring accuracy and consistency across new reporting entities, including drafting disclosures for significant transactions in new audit reports.
- Prepare, review, and maintain audit support schedules, lead sheets, rollforwards, account reconciliations, and other documentation required for annual audits.
- Respond to auditor requests and inquiries, including preparing audit deliverables, supporting analyses, confirmations, and other requested documentation.
- Coordinate the collection of information from accounting, tax, treasury, asset management, legal, and other departments to support audit and reporting requirements.
- Prepare audited financial statement packages for distribution to lenders, investors, joint venture partners, and other stakeholders.
- Perform detailed analytical reviews of financial statement activity and investigate significant fluctuations, variances, and unusual transactions.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel, OneStream, Workiva, and other reporting tools to prepare audit schedules, financial statements, and disclosures.
- Assist with the preparation and review of annual reporting and compliance requirements for project entities.
- Support the development and enhancement of audit support processes, reporting controls, and documentation standards to improve efficiency and audit readiness.
- Assist in maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting methodologies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company standards.
- Participate in monthly and quarterly close activities, as needed, to support annual audit and reporting requirements.
- Assist with parent company guarantees, asset retirement obligation analysis and annual reviews, and other compliance-related reporting.
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business or finance field is preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is preferred.
- Experience preparing audited financial statements and GAAP footnote disclosures.
- Experience preparing audit workpapers, lead schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Experience coordinating annual audits and working directly with external auditors.
- Strong understanding of financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements under GAAP.
- Experience with Workiva, OneStream, and Oracle Fusion.
- Experience in a multi-entity organization, SEC company, or public accounting firm, including Big Four experience.
- Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly, and annual department-driven deadlines.
- Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail with the ability to self-review.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong coordination and organizational skills with attentiveness to timelines.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals within a variety of business units and external organizations.
- Responsible and dependable, with a strong work ethic.
Invenergy develops and operates large-scale sustainable energy projects worldwide. It covers the full lifecycle from development and construction to ongoing operations, selling the generated energy to utilities and large industrial customers. Its portfolio includes wind, solar, energy storage, natural gas, and clean water solutions across 176 projects on four continents, serving about 8.2 million homes. The company differentiates itself with in-house, end-to-end project execution and long-term partnerships, and aims to expand its clean-energy portfolio while applying digital tools to improve efficiency and reliability.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$8.9B
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 Quincy Solar broke ground, expanding Invenergy's Washington footprint with Grant PUD.
- June 2026 lease reimbursements free $765 million for Midwestern gas and Western geothermal projects.
- Iowa's 3.9 gigawatts and 35 employees show durable local operating scale and municipal relationships.
What critics are saying
- June 2026 offshore lease buybacks tied Invenergy to Trump-era legal and reputational scrutiny.
- Washington lawmakers and Northeast customers lost offshore wind capacity after Invenergy's June 2026 exits.
- If permitting stalls, Invenergy's 10-gigawatt gas push becomes stranded under faster-clean power competition.
What makes Invenergy unique
- Invenergy pairs development, construction, operations, and decommissioning across 220+ projects.
- Michael Polsky says Invenergy is executing 10 gigawatts of late-stage gas over five years.
- NVIDIA and Emerald AI chose Invenergy for AI factory-ready power sites in 2026.
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↑ 22%Invenergy and Grant PUD break ground on 120 MW Quincy Solar Energy Center in Washington. 21st August 2026 Invenergy and Grant County Public Utility District (Grant PUD) have broken ground on the 120 MW Quincy Solar Energy Center in Washington, marking Grant PUD's first solar project in Grant County and Invenergy's first solar project in the state to reach the construction stage. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 18, 2026, at the project site near Moses Lake, Washington. Once operational, the solar facility is expected to generate enough electricity to supply the equivalent of more than 25,000 Washington homes. The project is expected to reach commercial operations in late 2027. It will provide additional renewable generation to the local grid as Washington faces rising electricity demand and increasing pressure on its power infrastructure. Quincy Solar is expected to support more than 200 jobs during peak construction and contribute more than $27 million to the local economy over the project's lifetime through land lease payments, local taxes and other expenditures. As part of the groundbreaking event, Invenergy presented a $20,000 donation to Grant PUD's Share the Light programme, which supports local households facing difficulty paying their electricity bills. The programme is expected to assist more than 600 families in need. The project is being developed by Invenergy, with Cupertino Electric serving as the engineering and construction contractor. Construction is being supported by IBEW Local 191, IUOE Local 302 and LiUNA Local 348. "We're proud to partner with Grant PUD on its first solar project in the county and help advance a shared goal of delivering reliable, affordable electricity while creating lasting economic benefits for Grant County," said Mateo Gomez, Lead Developer for Quincy Solar at Invenergy. Grant PUD General Manager and CEO John Mertlich said the project is an important part of the utility's plan to provide clean energy to its growing customer base, as outlined in its 2024 Integrated Resource Plan. Quincy Solar will also expand Invenergy's presence in Washington. The company has developed four energy projects in the state with a combined generation capacity of more than 950 MW. Invenergy said its Washington projects contribute more than $12.1 million annually through local taxes, landowner payments, wages and other economic benefits. The Quincy Solar Energy Center represents Invenergy's first solar project in Washington to reach construction and is expected to contribute to the state's renewable energy capacity while diversifying Grant County's energy resources.
Trump administration will pay to scrap California offshore wind lease. Thu, June 18, 2026 at 10:17 AM PDT June 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would pay $765 million to power project developer Invenergy to terminate four wind leases off the coasts of New York, California and Maine. The Department of the Interior said in a statement that Invenergy will use those funds to develop natural gas power plants in five Midwestern states and geothermal projects in the Western United States. The deal is the latest of several the administration has announced this year as part of a wide-ranging effort to stop development of U.S. offshore wind projects, which it regards as costly and inefficient. President Donald Trump's administration has sought to increase domestic fossil fuel production and scrapped policies that support clean energy development, which has been criticized by Democrats and industry advocates. "We applaud Invenergy for recognizing the importance of baseload power and investing in energy solutions that deliver real benefits to American consumers," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a statement. Seven U.S. states sued the administration earlier this month over a nearly $800 million payment to France's TotalEnergies TTEF.PA to cancel an offshore wind lease off the coast of New York. The states alleged the administration failed to follow proper administrative processes and misused a government fund reserved for legal settlements even though there was no litigation between the parties. An Interior Department spokesperson said the agreement had been reviewed by the Department of Justice and went through all appropriate channels. Invenergy did not comment on the legality of the settlement. Stanley Woodward, associate attorney general with the Department of Justice, said in the statement that the agency looked forward "to continued cooperation from companies that are reevaluating their energy investments." Invenergy will invest a portion of the $765 million in natural gas plants in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri, according to the announcement. The company's offshore wind leases included two in the Gulf of Maine and one each off the coasts of New York and California. All four were in early stages of development, according to a source familiar with the company, who said it had not ruled out getting back into the industry at a future date. In Interior's statement, Invenergy's senior vice president for development, Daniel Runyan, said the Chicago-based company would "deploy additional capital into projects that can be delivered on a commercially reasonable timeline and meet customer demand while continuing to evaluate opportunities as market conditions evolve." An offshore wind industry group, Turn Forward, said the agreement would cancel much-needed electricity capacity at a time of soaring demand. "Replacing coastal offshore wind with geothermal or natural gas infrastructure in another region does nothing to address rising ratepayer affordability concerns, reliability challenges or potential gaps in power supply in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic," Hillary Bright, executive director of Turn Forward, said in a statement. (Reporting by Ryan Jones; writing by Christian Martinez; editing by Aurora Ellis and Bill Berkrot)
Chuck Schumer blasts Trump's $2.6 billion offshore wind buyback program: any blackouts in New York will 'rest' on his shoulders. Stock score locked: want to see it? Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock - anytime. On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized the Donald Trump administration's growing offshore wind lease buyback program. Join 45,000+ Investors 5,500+ Investors are Backing Personal Flying Cars, And You Can Too at $3.10/Share Doroni has 600+ pre-orders, FAA path cleared, and a full-scale prototype. Its H1-X fits in your garage and charges like an EV. Investors can buy in at $3.10/share. Schumer targets Trump over offshore wind cancellations. In a post on X, the New York Democrat said President Trump has "spent $2.6 billion in taxpayer money to kill offshore wind projects." He added that the developments represented "thousands of good union jobs, billions in economic development, and millions of homes worth of desperately needed electricity." Schumer also warned of potential consequences for New York's power grid. "And any blackouts in NY will now rest squarely on the shoulders of Donald Trump," he wrote. His comments came in response to an Associated Press report that the Trump administration has reached another agreement to buy back offshore wind leases, bringing the total value of such deals to nearly $2.6 billion. The U.S. Department of the Interior did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comments. Trump administration expands offshore wind buyback strategy. The latest agreement involves privately held energy developer Invenergy, which will receive $765 million in lease fee reimbursements for four offshore wind projects that were in the early stages of development. According to the administration, Invenergy plans to redirect capital toward natural gas facilities in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri, as well as geothermal projects in Western states. The deal follows earlier agreements with TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE) and developers Golden State Wind and Bluepoint Wind. Together, the transactions have halted eight offshore wind projects. Energy security debate intensifies. Supporters of the administration argue that natural gas and geothermal projects can be deployed faster and provide more reliable electricity as power demand rises. Critics, however, contend that the policy undermines clean energy development and does little to address electricity needs in Northeastern states that would have benefited from offshore wind generation. Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Posted In: Private Market Opportunities Join 385,000+ Investors Join 40,000+ Investors Backing Next-Gen Lithium Extraction from $1,000 EnergyX's patented tech recovers 3x more lithium in days, not months. Backed by GM and a $5M DOE grant, they're scaling to commercial production. Invest starting at $1,000. 1.5M People Already Work Inside This Platform - Invest at $0.79/Share Immersed is the #1 app on Meta Quest, with 75,000+ on the Visor waitlist. Investors can buy pre-IPO shares at $0.79 and earn up to 20% bonus shares. Buy Shares of Rental Properties Starting at $20 and Join 300,000+ Investors Ark7 has funded $30M+ in property and paid $4M in dividends across 20 U.S. markets. Buy shares of curated rentals from $20. Invest $1,000 and receive a $50 bonus. 5,500+ Investors are Backing Personal Flying Cars, And You Can Too at $3.10/Share Doroni has 600+ pre-orders, FAA path cleared, and a full-scale prototype. Its H1-X fits in your garage and charges like an EV. Investors can buy in at $3.10/share. Own a Piece of Deloitte's #1 Fastest-Growing Software Company at $0.50/Share Mode Mobile has 50M+ users earning money from their phones and grew revenue 32,481% in 3 years. Investors can buy pre-IPO shares at $0.50 right now.
Another offshore wind company cancels Morro Bay project in deal with Trump. Updated June 18, 2026 9:50 AM Another offshore wind company has canceled its plans to deploy turbines off Morro Bay. Invenergy, which owns the Even Keel Wind project, agreed to end its lease in the Morro Bay Wind Energy Area, the company announced on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Invenergy will terminate its three other offshore wind projects in the New York Bight and the Gulf of Maine, and instead redirect $765 million from those projects to other domestic energy sources, the U.S. Department of Interior said in a news release. As part of the deal, Invenergy can recover "partial reimbursement" for those leases, the news release said without disclosing the amount. Now, Invenergy will instead invest in domestic natural gas-fired projects in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri and geothermal power generation projects in the western United States, the company said in a news release. "At a time of unprecedented energy demand, Invenergy is focused on delivering reliable, affordable energy for our customers and supporting disciplined investment at scale," Invenergy senior vice president of development Daniel Runyan said. "That is why Invenergy, with our affiliates and on behalf of our various stakeholders, will deploy additional capital into projects that can be delivered on a commercially reasonable timeline and meet customer demand while continuing to evaluate opportunities as market conditions evolve." In April, the U.S. Department of Interior offered a total of $885 million to two other offshore wind companies - Golden State Wind on the West Coast and Bluepoint Wind on the East Coast - to terminate their leases. Both accepted. Now, there's only one leaseholder remaining in Morro Bay: Equinor. "President Trump is committed to unleashing affordable, reliable American energy for our country's communities and putting the American people first through common-sense action," Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said in a news release on Wednesday. "The offshore wind leases were sold under the assumptions that taxpayers would indefinitely subsidize costly, unreliable projects and that no national security concerns were implicated - both assumptions have since been proven false. "Under President Trump, companies are shifting investment back toward dependable, secure energy infrastructure that can power our economy and lower utility costs," he added. "We applaud Invenergy for recognizing the importance of baseload power and investing in energy solutions that deliver real benefits to American consumers." U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, however, condemned the decision. "As Americans pay more and more for energy, the Trump administration is once again paying millions in taxpayer dollars to kill California energy projects," he said in a statement. "Expect another hike in your utility bills, courtesy of Donald Trump. And another win for the oil industry." Environment June 17, 2026 9:00 AM June 17, 2026 3:00 PM The Tribune Stephanie Zappelli is the environment and immigration reporter for The Tribune. Born and raised in San Diego, they graduated from Cal Poly with a journalism degree. When not writing, they enjoy playing guitar, reading and exploring the outdoors.
Feds to pay $765M to scrap four more offshore wind leases. By Reuters Reuters June 17, 2026 11:49 PM Gift Article The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would pay $765 million to power project developer Invenergy to terminate four wind leases off the coasts of New York, California and Maine. The Department of the Interior said in a statement that Invenergy will use those funds to develop natural gas power plants in five Midwestern states and geothermal projects in the Western United States. The deal is the latest of several the administration has announced this year as part of a wide-ranging effort to stop development of U.S. offshore wind projects, which it regards as costly and inefficient. President Donald Trump's administration has sought to increase domestic fossil fuel production and scrapped policies that support clean energy development, which has been criticized by Democrats and industry advocates. "We applaud Invenergy for recognizing the importance of baseload power and investing in energy solutions that deliver real benefits to American consumers," Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a statement. Seven U.S. states sued the administration earlier this month over a nearly $800 million payment to France's TotalEnergies to cancel an offshore wind lease off the coast of New York. The states alleged the administration failed to follow proper administrative processes and misused a government fund reserved for legal settlements even though there was no litigation between the parties. An Interior Department spokesperson said the agreement had been reviewed by the Department of Justice and went through all appropriate channels. Invenergy did not comment on the legality of the settlement. Stanley Woodward, associate attorney general with the Department of Justice, said in the statement that the agency looked forward "to continued cooperation from companies that are reevaluating their energy investments." Invenergy will invest a portion of the $765 million in natural gas plants in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri, according to the announcement. The company's offshore wind leases included two in the Gulf of Maine and one each off the coasts of New York and California. All four were in early stages of development, according to a source familiar with the company, who said it had not ruled out getting back into the industry at a future date. In Interior's statement, Invenergy's senior vice president for development, Daniel Runyan, said the Chicago-based company would "deploy additional capital into projects that can be delivered on a commercially reasonable timeline and meet customer demand while continuing to evaluate opportunities as market conditions evolve." An offshore wind industry group, Turn Forward, said the agreement would cancel much-needed electricity capacity at a time of soaring demand. "Replacing coastal offshore wind with geothermal or natural gas infrastructure in another region does nothing to address rising ratepayer affordability concerns, reliability challenges or potential gaps in power supply in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic," Hillary Bright, executive director of Turn Forward, said in a statement.