Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Centrus Energy•Bethesda, MD

21h

About The Position

Great companies rely on strong financial foundations—and that foundation starts with great accountants. As an Accountant, Corporate Accounting at Centrus Energy, you’ll play a key role in keeping the company’s financial operations accurate, organized, and running smoothly. Working in a dynamic and highly regulated industry, you’ll help ensure financial records reflect the real story behind the business while supporting the reporting, analysis, and controls that keep everything on track. You’ll support the day-to-day accounting operations that keep Centrus’ financial engine running. This includes preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, assisting with monthly and quarterly close activities, and analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP. You’ll help maintain general ledger integrity, support internal controls and SOX compliance efforts, and collaborate with finance and operational teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes. You may also assist with audit requests, financial reporting support, and documentation that ensures our accounting practices remain clear, consistent, and audit-ready.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
2+ years of accounting experience.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP principles.
Experience with general ledger accounting and financial close processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or progress toward certification.
Experience working in a publicly traded or regulated industry environment.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle Fusion Cloud.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis.
Ability to identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

preparing journal entries
performing account reconciliations
assisting with monthly and quarterly close activities
analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP
maintain general ledger integrity
support internal controls and SOX compliance efforts
collaborate with finance and operational teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes
assist with audit requests, financial reporting support, and documentation

Benefits

Paid vacation based on your length of service
Paid personal leave
Twelve paid holidays each year
Paid sick leave
Company paid life insurance for up to one times your salary, with the option to purchase additional insurance for yourself and your dependents
Company subsidized health insurance including preferred provider organization, point-of-service and HMO plans, as well as dental and prescription drug coverage
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts are available with the ability to set aside up to $2,550 for Health Care and up to $5,000 for Dependent Care each calendar year.
Company paid long- and short-term disability insurance to protect your income if you are sick or injured
A 401(k) savings program with immediate eligibility to participate and with a company match of up to 7%
Tuition reimbursement for courses taken at an accredited college or university when certain criteria are met
An employer paid employee assistance program available to support both employees and members of their household
Free parking