Senior Accountant, Billing & Power Contracts

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in supporting the Wholesale Power Contract and Rate Schedule A. This is a high-impact role where you will oversee the accurate and timely communication of Member Billing information, ensuring compliance with power contracts. You will work cross-functionally with various departments and external partners, contributing to the creation of a new program, resolving billing issues, and improving processes. In this role, you will gain high visibility to senior leadership and have the opportunity to contribute innovative solutions in an organization that encourages creativity and embraces new ideas. You'll thrive in a people-first culture, where your work will have a significant impact, and you'll be supported in your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bill Production & Verification: Lead the execution of billing software systems, ensuring the accurate production, posting, and verification of power bills and supporting reports. Track, validate, and load monthly billing data, including actual cost data from the General Ledger. Oversee bill verification and coordinate cross-departmental activities to support the billing process.
• Accounting Interface: Maintain the interface between the General Ledger Accounting System and the Member Billing System, ensuring accurate and timely recovery of GL costs. Coordinate any accounting adjustments or procedure changes with the billing process, ensuring alignment with accounting principles.
• Issue Resolution & Change Management: Actively participate in Billing Issues Documentation Team (BIDT) meetings and other cross-functional meetings. Investigate and resolve billing issues, provide answers to Member and consultant inquiries, and contribute to the development of new billing rules. Assist with change implementation, ensuring proper testing and validation of changes to the billing software.
• Reporting: Verify and provide accurate billing data and reports to internal and external stakeholders. Support the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring that all power agreements are properly reflected in revenue and expense reporting.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements for the efficiency and effectiveness of the billing process. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline procedures and enhance billing systems, supporting business and operational needs.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Creation of a New Program: Play an integral role in the development of a brand-new program and billing system that will have a significant impact on the business and the energy industry.
• High Visibility to Senior Leadership: Your work will be highly visible to senior leadership, providing you with opportunities for exposure and career advancement.
• Impactful Work: You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the company's operations by improving billing accuracy, process efficiency, and overall business performance.
• Open to New Ideas: The organization fosters an environment where your new ideas and innovative solutions are welcomed, ensuring that your creativity drives real change.
• People-First Culture: Join a company that values its employees and prioritizes a supportive, inclusive work environment where you can thrive professionally and personally.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You'll work with teams across multiple departments, gaining exposure to various aspects of the business and building valuable relationships that enhance your professional growth.

Education & Experience:

• Education: BBA in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. MBA or CPA is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of eight years of professional accounting experience in a medium or large corporation or public accounting firm, or an MBA/CPA with at least five years of experience.
• Specialized Skills:
  • Familiarity with online general ledger systems
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Why Join Us? If you're looking for a role where your contributions will be directly impactful, where you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, and where your creativity and innovative ideas will be valued, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us and take your career to the next level in an environment that encourages growth, creativity, and collaboration.

Apply today!

Salary : $96,600 - $120,500