General Accounting Lead

7 days ago


Syracuse, New York, United States SmartestEnergy Full time
Job Description

Company Overview

SmartestEnergy is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions, dedicated to empowering customers to make the most of the evolving energy landscape. Our company is built on a foundation of entrepreneurial thinking, agility, and a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior General Accountant to join our finance team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in managing and overseeing the financial operations within our retail electricity business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
    • Create and post unbilled revenue entries for month-end accounting
    • Accrue for power purchases at month-end
    • Perform volume analysis for revenue vs. cost of sales and book adjusting accrual at month-end
    • Maintain record inventory and monthly obligations
    • Create and post mark-to-market entries for month-end accounting
    • Post exchange activity and reconcile to ETRM for month-end accounting
  • Compliance Accounting
    • Adhere to accounting principles, company policies, and relevant regulations
    • Ensure compliance with internal controls
    • Assist in all audits, including internal, external, and tax filings
    • Assist in the budgeting process
    • Prepare various ad-hoc reports and requests
  • Financial Operations
    • Manage and maintain general ledger reconciliations
    • Calculate and record income tax and deferred tax

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role
  • Experience in the retail electricity industry or energy sector is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements
  • Enthusiastic, driven, and committed to success while working under tight time constraints and pressure
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively within teams and independently
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
  • Effective communication with 3rd parties, internal teams, and management
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What We Offer

At SmartestEnergy, we value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.



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