Accountant VI

X-energy • Rockville, MD

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for general accounting operations and control company financial transactions, which includes reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, preparing month-end, quarter-end, and/or year-end close procedures, and ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all company accounting tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution is required.
• CPA required.
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint is required.
• Typically, 10-20 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Intermediate level knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) with a focus on Excel required.
• Expert level knowledge of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards required.
• Expert level knowledge and understanding of monthly financial statements with general ledger reconciliation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Government contracting experience performing similar tasks desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate month-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and consolidating transactions.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and other general ledger accounts.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Support Project Setup and Maintenance in the accounting system.
• Support Billing.
• Research proper accounting treatments for certain transactions as needed.
• Troubleshoot any recurring process issues, determining root causes and driving solutions.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and complete latitude for independent judgement.
• Lead the monthly and quarterly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation.
• Review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Lead and collaborate with financial teams to ensure the correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end.
• Lead the billing and project setup functions.
• Lead all financial audits by serving as a point of contact for both the internal and audit team, assisting with the resolution of issues and open items.
• Manage information requests by auditors during SOX Audits.
• Lead monthly sales and use tax reporting and support other tax reporting requirements for the company.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of accounting policy and procedures for key close transactions, ensuring an effective internal control environment.
• Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
• Share ownership in financial system requirement documentation and future system changes or implementations.
• Identifies opportunities and implements process improvement and automation in a dynamic environment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members.
• Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level