What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Advanced Energy?
Description
North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation (Advanced Energy) is a nonprofit energy consulting firm headquartered in Raleigh, NC. We strive to ensure that energy is clean, affordable, reliable, efficient, and safe for all people. We work with electric utilities; state, federal and local governments; manufacturers and a variety of public and private partners in five markets: residential, commercial, and industrial, motors and drives, renewables, and electric transportation.
At Advanced Energy, we know that our organization thrives only when our employees are valued and supported. You will be aided in your career goals and be put in a position to excel. You’ll work on teams that promote idea sharing and challenge you to learn and expand your expertise. You’ll also be encouraged to seek work-life balance, with flexible hybrid schedules and an array of leave options so you can spend time with family and pursue personal interests.
We are also committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our staff is the most valuable resource we have, and we appreciate that our employees come from varied backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. By providing a supportive and respectful environment that promotes creativity and collaboration, Advanced Energy makes a lasting, positive difference in all of the work we do.
Benefits – Visit our website for more information and a full list of employee benefits – www.advancedenergy.org.
Position Overview
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department, ensuring compliance with fiscal policies and procedures and maintaining a strong internal control environment to enhance the transparency and relevancy of financial reporting.
Essential Functions
Accounting
This job requires the individual to work indoors in a normal office environment. The duties and responsibilities of this position may include the ability to remain in a stationary position for most of the time. The individual will operate the computer, printer and other office equipment to perform the job and may need to occasionally move about inside the office to access files and other office machinery. The individual will spend an extended number of hours in front of a computer screen and will frequently interact and communicate with internal and external customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information and express oneself in an appropriate manner. The job may require occasional lifting or moving of boxes or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Employment Type
This is a hybrid, exempt full-time position. There may be occasions where the hours of work may vary, be irregular, and be reasonably required to meet the goals of the organization. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and is subject to change. It is not an implied contract of employment.
To Apply Click HERE or copy and paste the following address into your browser - https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3080647/North-Carolina-Advanced-Energy-Corporation/Accounting-Manager. Cover letter and resume preferred.
North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All employment decisions are based on job-related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@advancedenergy.org.
North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation (Advanced Energy) is a nonprofit energy consulting firm headquartered in Raleigh, NC. We strive to ensure that energy is clean, affordable, reliable, efficient, and safe for all people. We work with electric utilities; state, federal and local governments; manufacturers and a variety of public and private partners in five markets: residential, commercial, and industrial, motors and drives, renewables, and electric transportation.
At Advanced Energy, we know that our organization thrives only when our employees are valued and supported. You will be aided in your career goals and be put in a position to excel. You’ll work on teams that promote idea sharing and challenge you to learn and expand your expertise. You’ll also be encouraged to seek work-life balance, with flexible hybrid schedules and an array of leave options so you can spend time with family and pursue personal interests.
We are also committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our staff is the most valuable resource we have, and we appreciate that our employees come from varied backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. By providing a supportive and respectful environment that promotes creativity and collaboration, Advanced Energy makes a lasting, positive difference in all of the work we do.
Benefits – Visit our website for more information and a full list of employee benefits – www.advancedenergy.org.
Position Overview
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department, ensuring compliance with fiscal policies and procedures and maintaining a strong internal control environment to enhance the transparency and relevancy of financial reporting.
Essential Functions
Accounting
- Manage accounting operations to ensure timely and accurate general ledger and records
- Analyze financial statements and other performance indicators to identify strengths and weaknesses, presenting statements to a committee for monthly review
- Plan and execute department strategies that ensure the Company’s financial success
- Coordinate and collaborate with contract bookkeeping organization on monthly activity and close processes
- Plan, coordinate, and manage the annual financial audit and Form 990 tax filing
- Maintain Fixed Assets and depreciation schedules and documentation
- Create annual Form 1099 documents for distribution to vendors
- Manage the annual budget process in collaboration with the Director of Finance & Administration and the Director of Operations & Engineering
- Manage periodic federally- and state-funded project budget reporting requirements and processes, collaborating with project management teams as needed
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures relevant to work performed in the department
- Provide recommendations for financial management, operational efficiency, productivity and quality of the department
- Maintain and manage contract bookkeeping relationships
- Maintain banking and auditor relationships
- Manage relevant accounting systems
- Work closely with project managers and other staff, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures, but also to explore how the finance function can support program operations
- Research and examine new opportunities, technologies and solutions that will improve and/or enhance current accounting systems
- Manage the accounting department budget
- Act as backup for payroll process
- Provide support for annual reporting functions such as workers compensation audit
- Collaborate with Human Resources staff on process improvements between accounting and HR
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management or related field and 10 years of accounting, finance, and/or business is required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered. Two years of supervisory experience required.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in nonprofit accounting is required.
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems, HRIS/payroll systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Unanet ERP preferred.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to provide exceptional customer service.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members.
- Strong problem-solving and analytic skills.
This job requires the individual to work indoors in a normal office environment. The duties and responsibilities of this position may include the ability to remain in a stationary position for most of the time. The individual will operate the computer, printer and other office equipment to perform the job and may need to occasionally move about inside the office to access files and other office machinery. The individual will spend an extended number of hours in front of a computer screen and will frequently interact and communicate with internal and external customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information and express oneself in an appropriate manner. The job may require occasional lifting or moving of boxes or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Employment Type
This is a hybrid, exempt full-time position. There may be occasions where the hours of work may vary, be irregular, and be reasonably required to meet the goals of the organization. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive and is subject to change. It is not an implied contract of employment.
To Apply Click HERE or copy and paste the following address into your browser - https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3080647/North-Carolina-Advanced-Energy-Corporation/Accounting-Manager. Cover letter and resume preferred.
North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All employment decisions are based on job-related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@advancedenergy.org.
