Finance Accountant
About The Position
SmartestEnergy is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Finance Accountant with 3–5 years of experience to support key accounting functions, with a primary focus on Treasury, Cash Management, and Payroll. The role also supports Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other accounting activities. It helps the Finance team maintain accurate reporting, make timely payments, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The successful candidate will be organized, adaptable, and comfortable working across multiple areas of accounting in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position requiring at least two days per week in the office. SmartestEnergy is an agile energy business formed in 2001 and a subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation. The company operates offices in the US, UK, and Australia, with further expansion planned for 2027 and beyond.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or experience in a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Accuracy when processing invoices to avoid errors and discrepancies.
- Ability to work 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily cash positioning, cash flow forecasting, cash reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile and monitor cash collateral positions with counterparties and ISOs.
- Work with the Accounting function to help post wire transfers, ACH payments, and intercompany funding.
- Support 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 servicer 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.
- Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed.
- Provide support during internal and external audits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
