Full-time · Helsinki based

About Capalo AI

Capalo AI is an energy-technology company on a mission to accelerate the energy transition by maximizing the economic and technical value of grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems and co-located renewable assets across European power markets. Through our AI-driven virtual power plant and trading service, Capalo Zeus VPP™, we help asset owners access markets, optimize performance, and turn flexible energy assets into high-performing, grid-supporting resources.

We are growing fast across Europe, with more than 1.5 GW of BESS capacity under contract, 30+ grid-scale assets under full end-to-end service, and over 500 MW of operational BESS capacity. As our business scales, we are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to strengthen our finance operations and help build reliable, scalable financial processes.

About the Role

As an Senior Accountant at Capalo AI, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, smooth month-end processes, and strong day-to-day finance operations. You will work closely with internal teams across the company and support our growing international business with structured accounting, reporting, and compliance practices.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys precision, ownership, and continuous improvement and who wants to contribute to a fast-growing company operating at the intersection of energy, AI, and financial markets.

Key Responsibilities

As the Senior Accountant, you will:

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including purchase invoices, sales invoices, payments, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Assist with VAT, tax, and statutory reporting requirements.

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and other finance partners when needed.

• Help improve accounting processes, internal controls, and finance workflows as the company scales.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting with accurate financial data.

• Ensure accounting practices comply with applicable regulations, company policies, and audit requirements.

• Work closely with business teams to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and easy to understand.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with strong accounting fundamentals, high attention to detail, and a hands-on attitude.

You should have:

• Relevant education in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, or a similar role.

• Good understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end closing, and financial reporting.

• Familiarity with Finnish accounting practices.

• Experience with accounting systems and strong Excel / Google Sheets skills.

• Understanding of VAT, tax, and statutory accounting requirements in Finland and cross border

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with financial data.

• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize work in a fast-moving environment.

• Good communication skills in English.

Nice to Have

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience in a startup, scale-up, energy, trading or technology company.

• Experience working in an international or multi-entity environment.

• Familiarity with Finnish accounting practices

• Familiarity with other middle europan accounting practices.

• Experience with ERP or financial management systems such as Procountor, Brigth Analytics and Financekey

• Interest in energy markets, renewable energy, or the energy transition.

Why Join Capalo AI?

• Real impact on the energy transition
  Your work will support a company helping batteries and renewable assets operate more effectively in European power markets, improving grid stability and enabling higher shares of renewable energy.

• Fast-growing international company
  Capalo AI is expanding across multiple European markets and works with grid-scale BESS and hybrid renewable assets in countries including Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Bulgaria, Estonia, Romania, Greece, Spain, and Portugal.

• Ownership and visibility
  You will have the opportunity to take responsibility, improve processes, and work closely with decision-makers in a lean, ambitious team.

• Meaningful finance work in a complex industry
  You will support accounting and reporting in a business that combines energy markets, AI-driven optimization, trading operations, and international growth.

• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
  You will join a team focused on long-term value creation, operational excellence, and practical contribution to the energy transition.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply by submitting your application through our recruitment system. We review applications on a rolling basis and may begin the process as soon as we receive them.