Senior General Ledgers Accountant

Job Description

Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses-including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people's behavior-to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers.

We are seeking a Senior General Ledgers Accountant to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals for our business and the planet.

How you will make an impact

We are looking for a Senior General Ledger Accountant who will be responsible for basic financial reporting as well as various critical areas of the general ledger, including but not limited to debt and equity functions, cost of goods sold, our eCommerce business, intercompany, foreign exchange transactions and leases. They will be critical to ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the financial statements. This position will report to the Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting. The position will interact closely with the Accounting Department, Finance and Operations. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and communications skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to explain the cause and impact of financial results.

What you will contribute

• Produce the monthly/quarterly financial statements for internal and external stakeholders including equity owners. Review and document the tie out and underlying support.
• Prepare the consolidated and subsidiary cash flow statements.
• Prepare reports as required under debt agreement.
• Prepare all banking transactions, payments, deposits and related journal entries
• Own the month-end close processes for recording labor cost of goods sold
• Maintain deferred cost of goods sold analyses including preparation and maintenance of amortization and accretion schedules and related journal entries
• Assist with eCommerce-related analysis and journal entries
• Use strong excel skills to create assigned journal entries in Netsuite and ensure adherence to the monthly close calendar.
• Maintain various account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and consistency of assigned general ledgers accounts.
• Contribute to our monthly flux analysis & provide variance analysis for certain expense accounts
• Document current processes as needed and provide suggestions for process improvement.
• Foster good dialogue and working relationships with other accounting and finance areas as well as other parts of the organization served by these functions.
• Organize and respond to annual audit requests by external auditors.
• Prepare and participate in certain financial reports and footnote disclosures for annual audit.
• Assist Technical Accounting area and accounting team with various projects and other duties as needed.

What you bring to Uplight

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, which can be a combination of public accounting and industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to research various accounting issues.
• Advanced system skills including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and highly effective planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to work effectively cross functionally.

Bonus points

• Experience working with NetSuite.
• Experience with technical accounting research and application of guidance to respective areas of responsibility.
• Cash and banking expertise
• Experience working with utility companies and/or in the technology industry.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?

At Uplight, we're not just offering a job - we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.
• Grow Your Career: We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Thrive: We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Belong to an Inclusive Community: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.
• Be Part of a Growing Movement: Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions

Salary Range: $79,465 to $97,331 USD + bonus

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Uplight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.