Accounting Manager
Why you want to work here...
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.
Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.
Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Mid-Atlantic/Washington D.C. region, and Tribal Lands within the U.S. Additionally, GRID has international operations in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 400 and growing!
What it's like at GRID…
At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.
GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.
**Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.
The Opportunity...
The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Controller. The position would be based out of the Oakland CA office in a hybrid basis. The Accounting Manager contributes and supports GRID’s mission by achieving, between others, the following:
Controller is supported by the Accounting Manager in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for a multi-entity, multi-location enterprise, following US GAAP guidelines. Financials reporting includes statement of financial position, statement of activities, statement of cash flows, statement of functional expenses, and other supporting schedules.
- Assists the Controller with the preparation of the company audited financials in a timely and accurate manner including working with PBCs and supporting documentation.
- Reviews and prepare supporting schedules for the financials.
- Directs and supervises the functions of AP, AR, bank reconciliations, job cost, and program cost, accrual entries, and adjusting entries.
- Ensures the reconciliation of statement of financial position accounts with supporting schedules.
- Prepares the consolidation elimination entries and reconciliations of consolidated financials.
- Assists the Controller and the CFO with the preparation of the annual budgets and financial forecast including the 13-week cash flow forecasts.
- Documents business processes and accounting policies (SOPs), as necessary, under the direction of the Controller and CFO to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Seek continuous process and systems improvements.
- Trains and develops the assigned accounting personnel team.
- Other tasks as assigned.
What you need to bring to this role...:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Advanced degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience as Accounting Manager or equivalent.
- Working experience with ERP accounting systems is required, Sage Intacct is a plus.
- Experience working with national/large audit firms.
- Knowledge of multi-entity and consolidation accounting.
- Experience leading and training assigned accounting team members.
- Excellent MS Office Excel skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and proactive.
It would be great if you also had...
- Experience with either non-profit, renewable energy, or construction industry.
- CPA and/or CMA is a plus.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within regularly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Ability to work independently and within a team group environment.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ready to Apply?
Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.
Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!
