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Accounting Associate

Tapio, Houston, TX, United States


Accounting Associate – BESS Infrastructure Platform
A rapidly growing private equity–backed energy infrastructure platform is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its team in Houston, TX.

The company develops, owns, and operates utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the U.S. and is backed by a leading infrastructure investor. With projects currently operating, in construction, and in development, the platform is targeting multiple gigawatts of storage capacity in the coming years.

Key Responsibilities

Support the month-end close process across multiple entities, including preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and filing support

Review and approve expenses through the company's procure-to-pay system, ensuring proper coding and resolving discrepancies

Assist in preparing construction draws and resolving any errors from the prior close

Help produce financial statements and budget-to-actuals reports

Support project-level accounting across development, construction, and operating assets

Coordinate data for external auditors and tax advisors as needed

Qualifications

1 to 3+ years of accounting experience

Background in public audit or hands‑on industry accounting; oil and gas, real estate, construction, and infrastructure are all relevant

Comfortable doing detailed, transactional work in a fast‑moving environment

Strong attention to detail with an analytical mindset

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Must be based in Houston; position is fully in‑office

Why This Role

Join a high‑growth battery storage platform at an early stage and help build the accounting function from the ground up

Gain broad exposure to project finance, asset management, and the full lifecycle of energy storage development

Work closely with experienced leadership in a lean, collaborative team

Equity participation from day one

Clear path to grow as the platform scales

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