Consulting Associate Job at Kenon Group Consultants, Scottsdale, AZ

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  • Kenon Group Consultants
  • Scottsdale, AZ

Job Description

Background

Kenon Group Consultants (“KGC”) is a world-class provider of back-office accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting consulting services in the renewable (clean) energy and data center industries.  We’re the team behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly, so our clients can focus on building the future. We power the companies that power the world—by anticipating obstacles, simplifying the complex, and finding better ways to get things done.  

 

We are seeking self-motivated and accountable team members who are committed to providing an exceptional client experience. If you are interested in being part of our team, these core values should resonate with you:   

 

  • The Collective Edge: Harness the energy of teamwork and talent to stay ahead and lead the way. We blend talent, coaching, and teamwork for lasting success.  
  • Resiliency: We put chaos in its place by thriving in rapidly changing circumstances. We are resilient as a team, which makes us stronger as a whole.  
  • Start With Yes: Challenges are just opportunities to embrace. We’re different because we start with Yes over No. Approach each quandary with optimism and extreme ownership to solution-finding.  
  • Be In The Moment: Power client, team, and community interactions with genuine, heartfelt support and engagement.  
  • Peak Brilliance: Be the best. We energize our clients’ goals with unmatched excellence and set new standards for personal aspirations.  
  • Find a Better Way: Pioneer new trails. For clients. For culture. Always be innovating. We are explorers by nature. Yes, accountants are creative too.   

If these sound like values you can excel in, we invite you to read on and learn more.  

The KGC Approach   

 

Our Mission: To deliver certainty of mind to clean energy innovators that are leading the charge in saving our world.  

 

As our clients continue to grow in size and complexity, so do we! We manage approximately 500 companies and growing (including one of the largest solar + battery facilities in the world).  We perform monthly closes and issue financial statements for all clients/companies by the 10th business day.   

Outside of the close we help our clients with acquisitions, debt raises, equity raises, derivatives including hybrid financial instrument accounting, VIE analysis, international and other complex transactions. This includes all the US GAAP technical accounting.   

 

Key Responsibilities

Each client has a Client Service Team, where every team member is entrusted with managing a defined set of the client’s business entities. Team members collaborate closely with clients and peers, exercising sound judgment and demonstrating accountability in their roles.  

  • Record and analyze complex accounting and operational transactions with accuracy and attention to detail. 
  • Support month-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and ensuring timely completion. 
  • Collaborate effectively with client personnel, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver financial insights  
  • Partner with non-accountants (e.g., operations management) to obtain supporting data, leveraging interpersonal communication skills  
  • Contribute to the execution of complex consolidations in ERP and accounting systems, including Microsoft Business Central. 
  • Help prepare consolidated financial statements and other financial reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and readiness for audit. 
  • Meet deadlines proactively while maintaining a high standard of quality and reliability. 

Key Outcomes

Success is measured by a combination of technical accuracy, collaborative growth, and process improvement, including:  

  • Supporting a portfolio of companies with varying complexity, ensuring accuracy and assisting in meeting established deadlines. 
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and suggesting innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
  • Contributing to the preparation of accurate, audit-ready financial statements delivered within agreed timelines. 
  • Building positive relationships with clients and team members by fostering open communication and collaboration. 
  • Engaging in professional development opportunities to expand skills and apply new knowledge effectively in the role. 
  • Assisting supervisors and managers by taking initiative and contributing to team projects outside of routine responsibilities. 

Are you a fit?

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting; CPA designation or active CPA path required  
  • Internship with national CPA firm or corporate accounting function 
  • Proficiency in IT systems and a comfort with leveraging technology for efficiency  
  • Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint  
  • Understanding of US GAAP and internal controls  

 

 

KGC BENEFITS

Our firm is a strong and active advocate of ongoing staff development, education, and work/life balance. We are delighted to offer:   

  • Hybrid remote position (In-office twice per week after 30 days in office training period).  
  • Flexible work environment (including optional time off the 3rd Friday of each month - March to December).   
  • Competitive salaries  
  • Company 401k match  
  • Paid vacation + paid holidays  
  • Employer paid benefits include paid medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance  
  • CPE and Professional Development Support  

 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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