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Senior Accountant

PowerFlex Systems

PowerFlex Systems

Accounting & Finance
Remote
Posted on Jul 11, 2024

Scope of Job
PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support carbon-free electrification and transportation. The Company delivers integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology was developed at Caltech, deployed with research partners like NASA, proven-out with customers like Netflix and Children’s Hospital, and now scaling to fleets, corporations, and municipalities nationwide.

The role of Senior Accountant will be essential in the Company’s financial reporting and monthly close process. This position will sit on the accounting team and will report directly to the Controller.

Location
This role is open to be 100% remote or a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA, San Diego, CA or New York, NY.)

Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries, update or create supporting schedules for month-end close.
  • Serve as lead contact for financial statement audit requests including coordinating and organizing responses, providing explanations, and gathering information as needed
  • Project billing and cost review, support project PM on actual vs. forecast variance analysis
  • Perform subledger reconciliation and maintain general ledger with appropriate documentation monthly
  • Prepare sales tax filings and coordinate annual tax return documentation requests
  • Work closely with AP team, book job cost and admin expense accruals for the close
  • Inventory reconciliation and accounting
  • IC reconciliation on monthly basis
  • Support Controller with process improvement and internal control initiatives
  • Perform other accounting duties and supporting staff as assigned

Qualifications
Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields
  • 5+ years of corporate accounting experience. Public accounting experience preferred
  • CPA preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Understanding of accounting principles under US GAAP. Preference to experience with multi-entity consolidations and contract revenue recognition.
  • Proficiency with accounting ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to take full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
  • Excellent communicator with strong organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical abilities with high attention to detail
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $86,400 - $105,600 annually. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

Physical Requirements
Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

Working Conditions
Approximately 90% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment. Possibly 10% of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings.

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DEI Statement
Our company-wide approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is focused on our workplace, community, and business outcomes. We believe DEI is a key component to our mission of delivering renewable solutions and leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. As such, we strive to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace by increasing access and development opportunities for underrepresented talent. Our aspiration is to build a culture of belonging and accountability by creating opportunities for growth and continuous listening to ensure actionable progress.

EEO Statement
PowerFlex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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