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Accountant Position

Are you a highly-detailed individual who loves working in a team environment? Do you have a passion for working in the energy efficiency industry? If so, we want you to join our team!

The Accountant position is an entry level role perfect for a recent college graduate. The Accountant will be a key member of the Corporate Accounting team based out of corporate headquarters. As an Accountant you will have assigned responsibilities that are essential to our month end close process and ensuring accurate financial reporting across our North American businesses. This role will also provide support to other Accounting team members and department functions.

Open to hybrid work schedules. One to three days in office. Hours: 8a-4:30p with a 30 min lunch. Reporting to the Malta office: 2111 Ellsworth Blvd., Malta, NY 12020

Our Accountant's contributions to the team include:

• Completing monthly adjusting journal entries in conjunction with the month end accounting process
• Completing monthly work in progress analysis and revenue recognition calculations
• Assisting with monthly, quarterly and annual closings for multiple entities and lines of business
• Preparing month end balance sheet reconciliations
• Completing various accounts receivable functions including posting vendor invoices to financial system and receiving proper approvals from business
• Completing various accounts payable functions including posting vendor invoices to financial system and receiving proper approvals from business
• Completing job costing entries for weekly/monthly expenses
• Developing and successfully implementing process improvement initiatives and automation to create efficiency within Accounting functions
• Regularly communicating with team members, and any other stakeholders in the process, regarding project status and any issues that arise; provide suggested solutions, as applicable
• Assisting with data collection and analysis in support of ongoing accounting related projects aimed to improve accuracy of accounting data

The core components of success are (i.e. must haves):

• Associate's degree in Accounting

The following are a definite plus, so if you've got it be sure to tell us!

• 1 year of Accounting experience or internship
• Experience with Intuit QuickBooks

We offer a culture filled with collaboration, passion, reliability, trustworthiness and more! We don't just talk the talk but we actually walk the walk here and can show this through our employee feedback – check it our yourself to see what employees are saying:

• High level of employee engagement
• Trust in leadership
• Senior leaders listen and act
• Wellbeing
• Employees feeling valued
• Strong focus in health and safety
• Strategy & direction

Digitalization and climate change mean organizations need to be more energy efficient and resilient to limit their impact on the environment while maintaining control of their energy spend.

At Centrica Business Solutions, we deliver integrated energy solutions that balance profitability and sustainability.

By bringing together the right combination of technologies and approaches, we help organizations get the most value from their energy and energy infrastructure, helping them solve their energy challenges and harness new opportunities in a changing world. As an Energy Service Company (ESCO), our broad portfolio includes:

• Energy Efficiency Solutions
• Solar and Energy Storage
• Electric vehicle and battery storage solutions

At Centrica Business Solutions, we ensure you are supported and valued. To help do this, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Some of our benefits & perks include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• HSA, with company match
• FSA/DCA
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), with company match
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Fitness Reward Program
• Employee Training and Development Opportunities
• Casual attire with professional and fun work environments
• Flexible/hybrid work opportunities 1-3 days in office required

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 + bonus + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location and expectations during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, commission, or benefits.

Centrica Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices