Finance Accountant

SmartestEnergy•Syracuse, NY

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SmartestEnergy is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Finance Accountant with 3–5 years of experience to support key accounting functions, primarily Treasury, Cash Management, and Payroll, while also assisting with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. The role supports accurate financial reporting, timely payments, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The successful candidate will work across multiple areas of accounting and finance in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position requiring at least two days per week in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or experience in a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Accuracy in invoice processing to avoid errors and discrepancies.
Energetic, driven, and committed to success while working under tight time constraints and pressure.
Ability to work collaboratively within teams and independently.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
Effective communication with third parties, internal teams, and management.
Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is often required.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily cash positioning, cash flow forecasting, daily cash reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
Reconcile and monitor cash collateral positions with counterparties and ISOs.
Work with Accounting to assist with posting wire transfers, ACH payments, and intercompany funding.
Support management of banking relationships and compliance with internal controls.
Enter bi-weekly payroll into the ERP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including taxes, benefits, and withholdings, against payroll service provider reports.
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for cash, interest, collateral, payroll-related, commissions, and other accounts.
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed.
Provide support during internal and external audits.