Senior Accountant

NATIONWIDE ENERGY PARTNERS•Columbus, OH

9d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for daily accounting activities, including assisting with month-end close, treasury and cash management, financial reporting, and accounting system management. The role also provides actionable business insights to support decision-making. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio, and reports to the Manager, Accounting. Nationwide Energy Partners provides energy management solutions to apartment and condominium communities, including electricity, water, and technology services. The company describes its culture as collaborative and fast-paced, with an emphasis on well-being, work-life balance, innovation, integrity, respect, and career development. Its mission is to advance multifamily energy solutions through choice, control, sustainability, efficiency, reliability, and environmental responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Three to five years of relevant business experience.
CPA or CPA candidate status.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong customer service skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong financial analysis skills, attention to detail, conscientiousness, and organization.
Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of public accounting experience is desired.
Experience with ERP and EPM systems is desired.
Experience in the real estate, utility, or technology sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with tracking reports for monthly electricity, water, and gas revenues and costs.
Provide concise, in-depth reporting on current results against established benchmarks.
Assist with month-end close, including preparing journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
Work with operational management to develop analyses supporting journal entries.
Assist with monthly variance analysis for month-end close.
Help ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reports, including annual audited financial statements.
Coordinate and prepare responses to external auditors and tax teams.
Ensure monthly general ledger account reconciliations are completed accurately.
Develop an understanding of utility rate structures and help keep customer billing rates updated.
Provide general Finance support and complete assigned projects, including ad hoc analyses and tasks.
Complete monthly bank reconciliations and monitor funds availability.
Recommend effective resolutions to problems or issues using judgment consistent with applicable standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.