Accounting Manager

North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

15d

About The Position

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 community and belonging. 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/careers. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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
Manage multi-state business registrations and maintain compliance by state
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