[Remote] Finance Associate (Part-Time)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GridSME empowers the world's energy future by hiring industry experts to solve complex grid problems. They are seeking a Finance Associate to support the month-end financial close process, assist with tax filings, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance company culture.

Responsibilities

• Execute the month-end financial close and financial reporting process
• Perform the month-end financial close procedures for GridSME and GridSecurity by following the SOP work instruction documents and learning from the provided training. Always looking for opportunities to improve the month-end close process, financial documentation, and reporting
• Oversee the monthly bank account and credit card account reconciliation process with our outside bookkeeper and AP Specialist
• Lead the monthly revenue recognition and revenue completeness review processes, create and manage the associated revenue workpapers, and interface/collaborate with the Practice Leads and project managers to collect input data
• Calculate Independent Consultant (IndCon) payments and oversee the distribution of those calculations to the IndCons
• Create the monthly GridSME-GridSecurity Shared Services invoice and account for all intercompany transactions
• Calculate, report, distribute, and process GridSME and GridSecurity's Profit-Sharing Bonus Program calculations
• Complete month-end procedures and present draft financial statements and analysis to the Director of Finance by BD5 for further review and analysis
• Assist with recurring state, federal, and international tax record-keeping, compliance, and reporting
• Work closely with procurement and business development team members, as well as outside vendors, to ensure compliance with sales tax requirements
• Assist with ad-hoc projects related to business and/or project financials
• Maintain a GridSME and GridSecurity chart of accounts to assist your department’s staff in accurately recording financial statement transactions
• Help us build and improve GridSME and GridSecurity's culture by living out our Guiding Principles
• Demonstrate flexibility in learning and growing into any of our current and future services depending on client and team needs
• Work and collaborate with the entire GridSME and GridSecurity team. We focus on each other's success
• Continuously work on areas of the company in need of focus and improvement
• Assist the Leadership Team with our strategic direction and always offer input and feedback

Skills

• Strong financial accounting and month-end close expertise, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems, including building and maintaining workpapers and reports
• Knowledge of tax compliance and regulatory requirements, including sales tax considerations
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, especially when presenting financial information
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new responsibilities in a dynamic, growing organization
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo and contribute to strategic initiatives

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings program
• GridSME will match all employee 401(k) contributions up to 6% of your gross cash compensation (salary and bonuses).
• Flexible work location

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