Senior Manager Accounting-Federal (Remote - US)

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

The Senior Manager Accounting-Federal position is responsible for cost accounting to be in compliance with all Federal Accounting Standards. This would include creating and approving journal entries and implementing efficiencies where applicable and accounting compliance along with rate creation for federal contracts.  The position is responsible for standardizing and documenting processes as well and implementing internal controls for accounting and assist the Controller with internal controls for invoicing.

The Senior Manager Accounting-Federal is expected to be a critical thinker, have good communication skills, have the ability to work on their own and as part of a team. As part of a company wide transformation, the Senior Manager of Accounting-Federal will play a critical role in a New ERP Implementation beginning FY2024

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Develop rates for Cost Plus Federal Contracts.
• Prepare financial journal entries.
• Responsible for all assigned General Ledger financial reconciliations.
• Compliance with regards to Federal Cost Accounting Standards.
• Point of contact for Federal audits.
• Assist with the controls for the New ERP implementation.
• Standardize and Document Processes
• Support and provide a monthly calendar of all Accounting activities.
• Assist the Controller in establishing best practice internal controls for the Invoicing and Accounting Functions.
• Other duties may be assigned by the CFO or Controller.

Minimum qualifications:  

• BS/BA in accounting/finance or relative field.
• 7+ years of accounting experience – 5 for senior 3 for staff
• 3+ years of Federal cost accounting experience.
• Great attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Good understanding of GAAP accounting and financial reporting practices
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Perform under minimal supervision.
• Prefer some supervision experience.
• Understanding of internal controls for the accounting function.
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Understanding of internal controls for the accounting function  

Compensation is commensurate with experience within the pay band of $105,000 - $137,000

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions is a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. At this time, we are not accepting applications from the following states (Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming).

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility 

We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!  

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations 

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com.

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