Accounting Associate
Job Description
About Takanock
Founded in 2023, Takanock, LLC tackles the data center industry's core challenge of developing shovel-ready data center sites by leveraging decades of experience in site selection, power generation, energy markets and infrastructure. Takanock focuses on Tier I and Tier II markets where demand for data centers is greatest and power constraints are most acute. By bringing our own on-site generation and unlocking grid capacity where others struggle, we accelerate deployment timelines and ensure Continuity of Power℠. Takanock is dedicated to solving the most complex challenges at the intersection of the digital and energy industries.
Takanock is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, and through our additional offices in Fulton, Maryland and Austin, Texas, we focus on developing data center and power projects across the United States. Our expanding team brings a unique combination of technical expertise, market foresight, and regulatory knowledge. With the backing of a $500 million equity commitment, we are well positioned to support rapid growth through modern, secure, and scalable technology solutions.
Location
This role is based in our Fulton, MD office (Hybrid).
About the Accounting Associate Role
Takanock is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Corporate Finance team in Fulton, Maryland. This role reports to the Manager, Accounting and will support Takanock's core accounting operations, including the month-end close and consolidation, reconciliations, fixed asset and lease accounting, and financial reporting out of Workday, as transaction volume grows alongside our development portfolio.
This is a hands-on role for an organized, detail-oriented accountant who wants to build depth in the process side of accounting while growing with a young, fast-moving company. Takanock's finance systems and processes are actively being built and refined, so the right candidate is comfortable navigating ambiguity, takes ownership of their work, and knows when to push forward independently and when to raise a hand for guidance. The role also adds bench strength to the accounting function and offers the opportunity to grow with the team as Takanock expands its use of Workday.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close & Consolidation
- Support the monthly close and consolidation process, completing assigned close tasks accurately and on schedule.
- Prepare month-end accruals and adjusting entries, and maintain monthly workpapers supporting balance sheet accounts.
- Validate that manual journal entries are posted correctly and completely in the system, and research and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate and clear reconciling items.
- Assist with general ledger maintenance and other day-to-day accounting activities as needed.
Fixed Assets, Capital Projects & Leases
- Maintain the fixed asset register, including recording additions, disposals, and depreciation.
- Support capital expenditure tracking and accruals, and help place completed assets in service in accordance with company capitalization policy.
- Update the accounting system for new and modified leases and support related lease accounting.
Reporting & Systems
- Run standard reports and build new and ad hoc reports out of Workday to support the accounting and finance teams.
- Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting packages and supporting schedules.
- Help maintain data integrity in Workday Financials and support system enhancements and new module rollouts as Takanock's Workday footprint expands.
- Use Excel to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and prepare supporting schedules.
Audit, Controls & Collaboration
- Support the annual external audit by preparing requested schedules and documentation in a timely manner.
- Partner closely with the Manager, Accounting, and the broader Corporate Finance team, including FP&A, to deliver accurate and timely financial information.
- Help research technical accounting policies, document and improve accounting processes, and expand internal controls as the function scales.
- Support ad hoc projects and requests from finance leadership.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- 3–5 years of accounting experience.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with sound judgment on when to work independently and when to seek guidance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with senior leadership.
- Ability to work on-site at our Fulton, MD office on a hybrid schedule.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
Experience & Qualifications
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and core accounting processes, including month-end close, journal entries, account and bank reconciliations, and fixed assets.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience running and building reports within an ERP or accounting system.
Preferred Qualifications
- Workday experience (Workday Financials or other Workday modules).
- Public accounting experience, particularly with a Big Four or national firm.
- Progress toward, or interest in pursuing, CPA licensure.
- Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842) and fixed asset accounting.
- Experience in capital project, construction, or real estate accounting.
- Interest in the energy, power, or data center infrastructure industries.
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this position is $90,000–$125,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus annual bonus and additional incentives.
Takanock provides competitive compensation and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, unlimited PTO, a monthly mobile phone stipend, and company-paid parking.
Next Steps
If interested, and qualified, please apply here and qualified applicants will receive a response.
