Staff Accountant

Looking to apply your experience to a purpose-driven and operationally focused team making a positive impact in the world?  The Staff Accountant takes a hands-on approach translating business information into the financial statements and communicating that information at various levels in the organization.  Thriving in a remote, fast-paced, dynamic environment, the Staff Accountant supports our Finance department. This role plays an instrumental part in bringing clean, affordable, and modern energy to the world.     

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for the following: 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform all month end closing processes including but not limited to:  recording journal entries, variance analysis, and ensuring all entries are properly recorded
• Assist in the integrity of the accounting policies and overall financial statements including the review of accounts for discrepancies and reconciling differences
• Collaborate within accounting team and with cross-functional teams to ensure proper accounting is in place for various transactions and entries such as accruals, reserves, prepaid positions, fixed assets, and right of use assets
• Conduct monthly reconciliations on various types of accounts such as inventory, freight, bad debt, rebates and taxes
• Support in preparing schedules, requests, and information to support internal and external audits
• Prepare intercompany reconciliations, cross charges, and elimination entries 
• Responsible for running trial balance and conducting analysis to ensure GL accounts are accurate and complete during close
• Support cash management – working with bank and assisting in forecasting cash positions
• Solid working knowledge of accounting principles in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Supporting the training and on-boarding of new hires within the team and documenting processes. 
• Manage sales tax certificates within SOVOS and tax account reconciliations 
• Ensure fixed assets are properly accounted for in accounting system including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation
• Experience with establishing, writing, or documenting policies and improving processes 
• Assume day-to-day accounting operations duties including validating proper coding and determining appropriate accounting treatment
• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to work Eastern Standard Time
• Familiarity with basic business principles, corporate structures, accounting standards, and financial statements 
• Ability to review and interpret general ledger accounts 
• Acute attention to detail 
• Commitment to excellence and high standards 
• High level of organizational skills 
• To respond courteously and promptly to upper management or business inquiries 
• Excellent communication and follow through skills
• To express a professional demeanor when representing the Company 
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to act as a change agent in concert with leadership and relevant stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm 
• Act as a flexible and innovative team player 
• Self-motivated and able to collaborate with others as well as work independently. 
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and shift priorities when needed  
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain accounting concepts in simple language to diverse audiences 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other business field with 3-5 years’ experience.  
• MBA or MA in Accounting, CMA or CPA preferred. 
• Proficient in Excel and Word, ERP Experience 

BENEFITS
 
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Flexible PTO, Birth Leave, Bonding Leave

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually