SmartestEnergy is Hiring a Senior General Accountant Near Syracuse, NY
The future of energy is digitized, decarbonized and localized. At SmartestEnergy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems. Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. As well as our two offices in the US, we have three offices in the UK and another in Australia. Further expansion is planned for 2024 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets. Flexibility is vital to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, remotely or a mix of remote/office. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying. When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day. OverviewThe Senior General Accountant will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the financial operations within our retail electricity business. This position requires a highly detail-oriented and experienced accounting professional who can assist with financial reporting, compliance, and analysis with precision. The Senior General Accountant will ensure accurate and timely financial information, supporting strategic decision-making processes and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. In this role, the successful candidate will be involved with the following:Month End Closing Activities
Creates and Post Unbilled Revenue Entries for Month End Accounting
Accrue for Power Purchases at Month End
Performs Volume Analysis for Revenue vs COS and books adjusting accrual at Month End
Maintain Rec Inventory and records monthly obligations
Creates and Post MTM Entries for Month End Accounting
Posts Exchange Activity and Reconcile to ETRM for Month End Accounting
Assists with KPI’s for Retail Revenue and Derivative Accounting
Calculates and records Income Tax and Deferred Tax
General Ledger reconciliations prepare or review based on account
Compliance Accounting
Adhere to accounting principles, company policies, and relevant regulations
Ensure compliance with internal controls
Assist in all Audits including internal, external and all tax filings
Assist in Budgeting process
Various Ad Hoc reports and request
To be successful in this role, you are likely to have the following skills/experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA is a plus
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 is essential
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
DiversityCelebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history). EOE. We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As such, if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to the HR & People Team via email us-hrssc@smartestenergy.com so we can discuss with you further.Check out all our current open positions Our privacy policy is here