The future of energy is digitized, decarbonized and localized. At SmartestEnergy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems.  Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. As well as our three offices in the US, we have three offices in the UK and another in Australia.  Further expansion is planned for 2027 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.  When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.  Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 3–5 years of experience to support key functions across Accounting with a primary focus on Treasury, Cash Management, and Payroll, but actively supports other accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. This role provides critical support to the Finance team by ensuring accurate reporting, timely payments, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across multiple areas of accounting and finance, with strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. In this role, you will be involved with the following: Treasury & Cash Management · Assist with daily cash positioning, cash flow forecasting, daily cash reconciliations, and bank reconciliations. · Reconcile and monitor cash collateral positions with counterparties, ISOs, etc. · Work with Accounting function to assist in posting wire transfers, ACH payments, and intercompany funding. · Support management of banking relationships and compliance with internal controls. Payroll · Enter bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness into ERP · Reconcile payroll-related accounts (taxes, benefits, withholdings, etc.) with payroll servicer reports Accounting & Reporting · Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for cash, interest, collateral, payroll-related, commissions, and other accounts. · Assist with month-end and year-end activities close · Assist other accounting functions such as Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as needed · Provide support during audits (internal and external) To be successful in this role, you are likely to have the following skills/experience: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or experience in the related field • At least 3 years relevant experience. • Accuracy is crucial in processing Invoices to avoid errors and discrepancies. • Energetic, driven and committed to success while working under tight time constraints and pressure. • Strong ability to work collaboratively within teams and independently. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines. • Effective communication with 3rd Parties, internal teams, and management is essential. • Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is often required. Diversity Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history). EOE. We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As such, if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to the HR & People Team via email us-hrssc@smartestenergy.com so we can discuss with you further. Check out all our current open positions Our privacy policy is here