<div><b style="font-size:11pt;">About Encore Renewable Energy</b></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">Encore Renewable Energy is a leading integrated clean energy services company headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, focused on developing, building, owning and operating sustainable, high return community-scale solar PV systems, large scale energy storage applications and 21st century solutions for the redevelopment of underutilized property.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">Encore is a dynamic, high-growth, team-oriented, entrepreneurial company. We are a group of colleagues committed to the triple bottom line of people, planet, profit, and are willing to take on responsibilities outside of our comfort zone. We hope you are too!</span></div><div><br></div><div>Encore Renewable Energy is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role will be responsible for the accounting and financial management of our community solar and energy storage portfolio, supporting projects from early development through long-term operations.</div><div>In this position, you will play a critical role in ensuring that project costs are recorded, classified, and capitalized accurately. This is essential not only for reporting and compliance, but also for unlocking the full value of federal Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and other renewable energy incentives. Your work will directly support Encore’s mission to deliver clean energy projects while maximizing economic returns.</div><div>This highly visible role offers significant cross-functional collaboration with Project Management, Construction Management, and external partners including third-party appraisers and auditors. You will gain hands-on experience in renewable energy project finance, tax credit compliance, and portfolio-level accounting, positioning yourself at the intersection of clean energy, accounting, and impact investing.</div><div>For candidates motivated to build scalable processes that deliver accurate results, this role provides the opportunity to apply your accounting expertise in support of a purpose-driven mission to combat climate change.</div><div><br></div><br><br><h3>What you'll do in this role</h3><ul><li>Manage full-cycle project accounting for the community solar and energy storage portfolio, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records throughout each project’s lifecycle.</li><li>Be the primary accounting point of contact for Business Development, Project Management, and Construction, bridging project execution with financial accuracy.</li><li>Ensure proper project cost allocation and compliance with GAAP, with a focus on accuracy for tax equity and ITC substantiation.</li><li>Reconcile project costs between the general ledger and the project cost tracking system (SiteTracker), ensuring data integrity.</li><li>Enhance budget vs. actual reporting tools and processes, creating clear, insightful variance analyses to support project managers, leadership, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support external audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and detailed financial analyses.</li><li>Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in project accounting and reporting.</li><li>Drive efficiency and compliance by identifying opportunities to streamline project accounting and enhance ITC/tax reporting processes.</li><li>Provide actionable financial insights to improve project performance, support decision-making, and maximize economic returns.</li><div><br></div></ul><h3>Your experience</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA or CPA track preferred or a similar combination of education and experiences.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling).</li><li>Experience with Sage Intacct, Velixo Reporting (or similar Excel plug-in), Stampli and/or SiteTracker is a plus.</li><li>2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in renewable energy, construction or infrastructure.</li><li>Strong understanding of GAAP, project-level accounting, and consolidations.</li><li>Ability to work across departments, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.</li><li>Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.</li><div><br></div></ul><br><div><b style="font-size:11pt;">Life at Encore</b></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">Our team is our single greatest asset and that of which we are most proud. Encore team members share a single mission – building the clean energy economy of the future in a responsible manner that creates high quality jobs and enhances the communities in which our projects operate.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">We invest heavily in our team – here are a few of the perks and benefits we offer:</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">●</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span><span style="font-size:11pt;">Complete, high quality medical benefits that include flex time options for child and family care and extended parental leave</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">●</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span><span style="font-size:11pt;">100% of health-care premiums funded by Encore</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">●</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span><span style="font-size:11pt;">Work-life balance with flexible work schedules (remote work opportunities) and attractive paid-time off policy</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">●</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span><span style="font-size:11pt;">11 paid holidays (includes 1 floating holiday of employee’s choice)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">●</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span><span style="font-size:11pt;">One paid volunteer day each fiscal quarter</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">●</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span><span style="font-size:11pt;">401k profit sharing</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">●</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span><span style="font-size:11pt;">Employee equity participation program</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">●</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">      </span><span style="font-size:11pt;">Continuing education and tuition assistance</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:11pt;">Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion</b></div><div><b style="font-size:11pt;"> </b></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">Encore believes that an equitable and inclusive work environment, and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We are not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We are looking for candidates who can expand our culture, challenge business as usual, and bring their whole selves to work. We strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">Encore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Encore complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Encore has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.</span></div>

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<div><b>About Encore Renewable Energy</b></div><div><span>Encore Renewable Energy is a leading integrated clean energy services company headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, focused on developing, building, owning and operating sustainable, high return community-scale solar PV systems, large scale energy storage applications and 21st century solutions for the redevelopment of underutilized property.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Encore is a dynamic, high-growth, team-oriented, entrepreneurial company. We are a group of colleagues committed to the triple bottom line of people, planet, profit, and are willing to take on responsibilities outside of our comfort zone. We hope you are too!</span></div><div><br></div><div>Encore Renewable Energy is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role will be responsible for the accounting and financial management of our community solar and energy storage portfolio, supporting projects from early development through long-term operations.</div><div>In this position, you will play a critical role in ensuring that project costs are recorded, classified, and capitalized accurately. This is essential not only for reporting and compliance, but also for unlocking the full value of federal Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and other renewable energy incentives. Your work will directly support Encore’s mission to deliver clean energy projects while maximizing economic returns.</div><div>This highly visible role offers significant cross-functional collaboration with Project Management, Construction Management, and external partners including third-party appraisers and auditors. You will gain hands-on experience in renewable energy project finance, tax credit compliance, and portfolio-level accounting, positioning yourself at the intersection of clean energy, accounting, and impact investing.</div><div>For candidates motivated to build scalable processes that deliver accurate results, this role provides the opportunity to apply your accounting expertise in support of a purpose-driven mission to combat climate change.</div><div><br></div><br><br><h3>What you'll do in this role</h3><ul><li>Manage full-cycle project accounting for the community solar and energy storage portfolio, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records throughout each project’s lifecycle.</li><li>Be the primary accounting point of contact for Business Development, Project Management, and Construction, bridging project execution with financial accuracy.</li><li>Ensure proper project cost allocation and compliance with GAAP, with a focus on accuracy for tax equity and ITC substantiation.</li><li>Reconcile project costs between the general ledger and the project cost tracking system (SiteTracker), ensuring data integrity.</li><li>Enhance budget vs. actual reporting tools and processes, creating clear, insightful variance analyses to support project managers, leadership, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support external audits by preparing documentation, schedules, and detailed financial analyses.</li><li>Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in project accounting and reporting.</li><li>Drive efficiency and compliance by identifying opportunities to streamline project accounting and enhance ITC/tax reporting processes.</li><li>Provide actionable financial insights to improve project performance, support decision-making, and maximize economic returns.</li><div><br></div></ul><h3>Your experience</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA or CPA track preferred or a similar combination of education and experiences.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling).</li><li>Experience with Sage Intacct, Velixo Reporting (or similar Excel plug-in), Stampli and/or SiteTracker is a plus.</li><li>2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in renewable energy, construction or infrastructure.</li><li>Strong understanding of GAAP, project-level accounting, and consolidations.</li><li>Ability to work across departments, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.</li><li>Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.</li><div><br></div></ul><br><div><b>Life at Encore</b></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Our team is our single greatest asset and that of which we are most proud. Encore team members share a single mission – building the clean energy economy of the future in a responsible manner that creates high quality jobs and enhances the communities in which our projects operate.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>We invest heavily in our team – here are a few of the perks and benefits we offer:</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>●</span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Complete, high quality medical benefits that include flex time options for child and family care and extended parental leave</span></div><div><span>●</span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>100% of health-care premiums funded by Encore</span></div><div><span>●</span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Work-life balance with flexible work schedules (remote work opportunities) and attractive paid-time off policy</span></div><div><span>●</span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>11 paid holidays (includes 1 floating holiday of employee’s choice)</span></div><div><span>●</span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>One paid volunteer day each fiscal quarter</span></div><div><span>●</span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>401k profit sharing</span></div><div><span>●</span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Employee equity participation program</span></div><div><span>●</span><span>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Continuing education and tuition assistance</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><b>Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion</b></div><div><b>&nbsp;</b></div><div><span>Encore believes that an equitable and inclusive work environment, and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We are not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We are looking for candidates who can expand our culture, challenge business as usual, and bring their whole selves to work. We strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Encore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Encore complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Encore has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.</span></div><div><span>&nbsp;</span></div><div><span>Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.</span></div>

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