Staff Accountant at Enviva

Epes, Alabama, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Renewable Energy, BioenergyIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 2-4 years relevant accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, or related quantitative field
  • Experience processing a high volume of invoices and/or purchase orders
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Ability to follow up on pending issues and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation during the corporate monthly financial close
  • Assist the Plant Controller with performing balance sheet reconciliations during the corporate monthly financial close
  • Assist the Plant Controller with completing forecasts and the annual budget
  • Support analyses to improve forecast accuracy and operational decision making
  • Receive and reconcile invoices to purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and receiving reports for goods and services (three-way matching)
  • Obtain appropriate approval for payment of invoices received that do not have a purchase requisition or purchase order number
  • Ensure that appropriate sales tax is either included on the vendor invoice or tracked on a daily log to assist Plant Controller with the monthly accrual and payment
  • Ensure transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
  • Responsible for the accurate coding and timely processing of invoices. Investigate and resolve all discrepancies associated with the processing of invoices
  • Ensure all documentation supporting invoices are combined and filed and maintain a monthly recurring payment log and ensure all vendors are paid within terms
  • Ensure all vendor invoices are scanned and saved with appropriate naming convention for posting by the Regional AP Team Lead
  • Review the coding of purchase orders and confirm the appropriate accounting treatment of invoices including prepaid expenses and fixed assets
  • Take weekly and monthly inventories, including raw material, spare parts, and consumable inventories
  • Ensure the accurate accounting of finished goods inventory shipped from the operating plant location to the port location
  • Monitor the plant’s load out function to ensure that all loads leaving are recorded in the software system daily
  • Effective communication with the port’s Office Manager to ensure that all loads leaving the plant were subsequently received by the port
  • Timely resolution of any daily reconciling items or potential inventory discrepancies

Skills

Journal Entries
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Month-End Close
Financial Analysis
Forecasting
Budgeting
Accounts Payable
Purchase Orders
Three-Way Matching
Invoice Reconciliation
Sales Tax Accrual

Enviva

Produces sustainable wood pellets for energy

About Enviva

Enviva Biomass produces sustainable wood pellets that serve as a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels like coal. The company sources its raw materials from low-value wood, such as treetops and limbs, which are by-products of the forestry industry. This not only reduces waste but also promotes sustainable forest management. Enviva sells these wood pellets to power plants and energy producers aiming to lower their carbon emissions. Their business model relies on long-term contracts, providing a stable income while helping clients meet sustainability goals. Additionally, Enviva is committed to community empowerment by creating energy jobs and supporting local economic development. Recognized for its sustainability efforts, Enviva is a significant player in the renewable energy sector.

Bethesda, MarylandHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$397MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Energy, Social ImpactIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Delayed financial reporting and Chapter 11 filing may erode investor confidence.
Enviva's financial struggles indicate liquidity issues affecting operational stability.
Restructuring efforts highlight significant financial distress and reliance on external funding.

Differentiation

Enviva uses low-value wood by-products, supporting sustainable forest management.
The company offers long-term contracts, ensuring stable revenue streams.
Enviva's scalable supply chain ensures consistent and sustainable production.

Upsides

Growing demand for sustainable energy boosts wood pellet market growth.
EU's Renewable Energy Directive II supports increased biomass use, benefiting Enviva.
Technological advancements improve wood pellet energy efficiency and carbon footprint.

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