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How much do renewable energy accounting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for renewable energy accounting in the United States is $36.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is renewable energy accounting?

A Renewable Energy Accounting job involves managing financial records, reporting, and compliance for organizations in the renewable energy sector. Professionals in this role track costs, revenues, tax incentives, and regulatory requirements related to renewable energy projects. They ensure accurate financial reporting, assist in budgeting and forecasting, and help optimize financial performance. This role requires knowledge of both accounting principles and industry-specific regulations, such as renewable energy credits and carbon offsets.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in renewable energy accounting?

A typical day in Renewable Energy Accounting involves managing project budgets, tracking costs and revenues for various renewable energy projects, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with government incentives or reporting requirements. You will often collaborate with project managers, engineers, and external auditors to gather project-specific data and provide insights for decision-making. Handling renewable energy-specific transactions, such as Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), is also common. This role requires both independent analysis and teamwork, making it dynamic and engaging for individuals who enjoy a mix of financial oversight and industry-specific challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in renewable energy accounting?

To thrive in Renewable Energy Accounting, you need a solid background in accounting principles, knowledge of renewable energy sector regulations, and typically a relevant degree such as accounting or finance. Familiarity with accounting software (like SAP or QuickBooks), financial modeling tools, and certifications such as CPA or CMA are highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are key soft skills for this role. These capabilities ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and seamless collaboration in a dynamic and evolving industry.

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Infographic showing various Renewable Energy Accounting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,062 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Renewable Energy Client Accounting - Manager

CohnReznick

On-site

$110 - $160/hr

Other

PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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CohnReznick rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 23 rated bookkeepers and accountants


Job description

Opportunity ID 9887

Department Advisory

Location(s) Austin

State Texas

Function Advisory

Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Managerto join the Renewable Energyteam in ourClient Accounting Advisorypractice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

YOUR TEAM.

The Client Accounting Advisory Team is a rapidly growing division of CohnReznick, where we partner with our clients to perform accounting, advisory and technology services. Our goal is to leverage the best staff, cutting edge technology, and efficient processes to exceed our clients’ expectations. Our services include maintaining of books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, as well as accounting technology solution development.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
  • Support the Renewable Energy accounting team. Responsible for client execution and timely delivery of client’s work product
  • Demonstrates ability to independently perform accounting services for client, including but not limited to timely complete duties associated with managing teams. Ensuring team is meeting goals and benchmarks for performance and execution of client work, such as delivering monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, working within budget and time parameters, etc.
  • Performs thorough self-review of all work prior to submission for final review
  • Develops proficiency in use of all technology necessary for performance and execution of work, and acts as a resource for other staff
  • Ensures quality control procedures are being followed and executed
  • Identifies areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations
  • Builds and maintains positive client, colleague, and internal stakeholder relationships
  • Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
  • Develops efficient work habits to support the organization and work within budgetary (both time and deadline) parameters
  • Appropriately communicates difficult situations encountered on engagements to leadership
  • Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide policies and procedures
  • Positively represents and actively promotes the Firm
  • Participates in mentoring, recruiting, retention and team-building activities directly related to job responsibilities
  • Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks, and responsibilities
  • Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society
YOUR EXPERIENCE. The successful candidate will have:
  • Bachelors Degree, CPA preferred but not required
  • Experience leading CAS/CAAS engagements in a public accounting firm
  • Proven ability to drive and lead month-end close processes, including ownership of deadlines, reviews of and accuracy of work performed by other team members, corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, payroll and benefits.
  • Strong GAAP experience along with hands on experience performing consolidations, GL close and financial reporting for the renewable energy industry
  • Strong Renewable Energy experience with renewable energy projects, development and/or contractor operations and their related entities, including project costing and transfer of projects from one company to another.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, being highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Minimum Intermediate proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.)
  • Hands‑on operational accounting experience in QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, BILL, BILL Spend and Expense (former Divvy)or similar AP and Expense automation tools highly preferred
  • Strong project and time management skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.Action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented). Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
  • Must be able to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
  • Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions.Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis

In addition, please take a moment to review ourUniversal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters .

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com . Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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