Senior Accountant

Summary

Join U.S. Energy Foundation as a Senior Accountant and play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. You will be responsible for general ledger account review, reconciliation, journal entries, and assisting the Senior Director and Senior Manager of Finance. This position requires experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cloud-based accounting systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Travel is required two to three times a year for three to four business days at a time.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and other core accounting functions
• Experience working with spreadsheets and using cloud-based accounting systems; experience with NetSuite, Intacct, Salesforce, or any other CRM desirable
• Intermediate or advanced skills using Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets desirable
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel two to three times a year for three to four business days at a time

Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, grants, and prepaid expenses
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, conducting research and making journal entries, preparing closing journal entries, and setting up and maintaining depreciation and amortization journals
• Manage fixed assets and rent schedules
• Provide backup to other Accounting colleagues
• Document and maintain core responsibility accounting policies and procedures
• Assist with annual audit
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• File tax-related documents, such as 1099s
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
• Audit, verify, and process employee expense reports in Concur
• Reconcile credit card statements with expense reimbursements
• Serve as the day-to-day administrator of the employee credit card program and
• Create and maintain training materials, and provide employee training on expense reimbursement using Concur
• Analyze current processes; generate and implement ideas for systems, program, and operational improvement
• Maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues
• Contribute to a positive working environment
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off