Gridmatic

Retail Accounting Manager

Join Gridmatic in Houston as a Retail Accounting Manager overseeing ERP and financial reporting. Manage vendor payments, payroll, and tax filings while enjoying flexible PTO and comprehensive health benefits.

Gridmatic

Company Overview

Gridmatic

Cupertino, CA, United States

2016

Approximately 50 employees and annual revenue estimated between $5 million and $10 million (source: cience.com, climatebase.org).

What They Do

Gridmatic is a private AI-enabled power marketing company that specializes in optimizing renewable energy and battery storage operations through advanced machine learning algorithms. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on forecasting energy supply, demand, pricing, and grid transactions in key U.S. markets such as ERCOT (Texas) and CAISO (California) (source: cience.com, gridmatic.com). Their core technology leverages AI and machine learning models to predict electricity market dynamics, which helps optimize operations for renewable energy generators, battery storage systems, and retail energy consumers. This innovative approach allows Gridmatic to differentiate itself from traditional power marketers that rely on manual processes (source: gridmatic.com, gridmatic.com). The company offers a range of products and services, including bid optimization for storage owners, revenue-sharing agreements, and retail energy contracts tailored for large energy users like data centers (source: gridmatic.com, gridmaticretail.com).

Projects & Track Record

Gridmatic has successfully managed several notable projects, including a 50 MW / 100 MWh battery storage system in Texas, which became operational in 2023 through its $50 million Energy Storage Fund (source: gridmatic.com). Another significant project is the 57 MW / 114 MWh Cross Trails Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Scurry County, Texas, which has a 10-year offtake agreement with Energy Vault, with construction expected to start following a recent announcement (source: ess-news.com). Additionally, Gridmatic is involved in the 100 MW / 400 MWh Caballero BESS in Nipomo, California, where it serves as the optimizer for Alpha Omega Power, and has signed a 10 MW solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in ERCOT with Sol Systems to provide hourly-matched clean energy for EdgeConneX data centers (source: gridmatic.com). These projects highlight Gridmatic's commitment to expanding its footprint in the renewable energy sector.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Gridmatic has made significant strides, including the closure of its $50 million Energy Storage Fund in November 2023, which enables the operation of the 50 MW Texas battery and aims to manage up to 500 MW in total (source: gridmatic.com). The company also signed a 10 MW ERCOT solar PPA with Sol Systems for EdgeConneX in 2024 and secured a 10-year offtake for Energy Vault's 57 MW Cross Trails BESS (source: gridmatic.com). Furthermore, Gridmatic partnered with Alpha Omega Power as the optimizer for their 100 MW Caballero BESS, which was announced in December 2024, thereby boosting its portfolio to 300 MW (source: ess-news.com). The company also launched Gridmatic Retail in October 2024, focusing on growth in Texas and expanding into PJM markets.

Working There

Gridmatic employs a diverse range of professionals, including researchers, engineers, data scientists, and energy veterans, all contributing to its innovative approach in the energy sector. The leadership team includes CEO & Founder Matt Wytock, Chief Commercial Officer David Miller, and CFO Erin Kogan, among others (source: gridmatic.com). The company culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, diversity, and integrity, fostering a collaborative environment that values work-life balance. Hiring is primarily centered at its Cupertino headquarters, supporting growth in ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM markets (source: climatebase.org). While specific benefits are not publicly detailed, Gridmatic's status as a ClimateTech startup in the Bay Area suggests competitive perks aligned with its mission-driven ethos.


Last updated on Jun 30, 2026 | Report an issue

The Retail Manager will manage Gridmatic's ERP of the Gridmatic Retail entity and take full ownership of all accounting and reporting functions including assisting in preparing the entity's daily/monthly/quarterly/annual financial records. An ideal candidate will be a fast learner, self-sufficient upon training, detail-oriented and proficient in ERP software, vendor management tool(s) and Microsoft office applications and can multi-task in a high growth and fast paced environment.

Essential Functions

  • Record and maintain a Gridmatic Retail's daily, monthly, quarterly & annual financial transactions and financial statements using Intuit Enterprise Suite (IES)
  • Assist Retail Operations group in recording sales invoice payments and preparing monthly Retail PnL files to incorporate them in preparing consolidated financials
  • Reconcile payroll and benefits in Rippling linked to PEO system (paid on 5th and 20th of each month)
  • Assist in reconciling AR & AP aging reports and set new processes, as necessary and provide weekly updates to the applicable groups
  • Manage at least weekly vendor payments through bill.com of Gridmatic Retail
  • Manage broker commissions calculations and payments
  • Maintain Retail's cross desk and counterparty trades and agreements including all financial aspects of origination and settlement process
  • Manage Retail accounting policies and books and records for year-end audits, tax and regulatory reporting purposes
  • Maintain all customers AR and vendor AP adjustments and/or write-offs ensuring proper accounting in monthly/annual reporting
  • Reconcile cash to 820 payment details
  • Manage Retail payments of monthly/quarterly TDSP and sales tax filings & payments in various state jurisdictions and/or all regulatory related filings & payments
  • Assist FP&A Manager with weekly update of cash flow analysis with actual and projected Retail cash flow
  • Assist with year-end 1099 filings to Gridmatic Retail vendors
  • Assist VP of Finance & Accounting in recording tax liabilities including but not limited to the state and sales tax
  • Collaborate with various internal teams in managing vendor payments and Retail customer receipts
  • Assist with ad-hoc projects, as applicable

Competency

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Fast learner of any financial software
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Self-starter with excellent judgment, integrity, reliability and competency
  • Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in ERP tools e.g. QBO, NetSuite etc. & Vendor payment tools e.g. Bill.com, RAMP etc.

Required Education & Experience

  • Retail energy experience
  • Bachelor's in finance, accounting or similar; CPA is a plus but not required
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant retail energy accounting experience
  • Basic understanding of the GAAP financial statements
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities to meet deadlines, if necessary
  • Knowledge of financial reporting standards; tax and industry regulations a plus
  • Project management experience is a plus but not required

Taking care of you today

  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Flexible PTO
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans with competitive employer contributions
  • Pre-Tax commuter benefits
  • $1500/year non profit donation matching program through Millie
  • Home Office Stipend

Protecting your future for you and your family

  • 401K contribution match up to 4%
  • Company-paid parental leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Stock Option Loan Program

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About the role

June 30, 2026

June 30, 2026

Full time

On-site

Company

Smart Grid

Gridmatic

gridmatic.com

  •  Houston, Texas, United States

5-8 years of relevant retail energy accounting experience

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