Senior Staff Accountant

Mantis Innovation is a leading facility performance consultant and project delivery engine that delivers smart, sustainable solutions that improve facility performance and unlock operational efficiencies.

We serve over 70% of what a building owner / operator spends on their buildings inside and out, including the building envelope, pavements, mechanical systems, lighting, energy procurement, and technology ecosystem.

Our company delivers custom outcomes for our clients that reduce operating costs, flatten capital spending, reduce carbon emissions, and drive sustainability ambition.

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

GENERAL PURPOSE :

This position entails supporting the financial analysis and accounting processing of our Energy and Corporate functional areas of the company.

Key responsibilities involve posting cash receipts, reviewing and processing commission payouts, expense reporting management, and analysis on cash discrepancies along the way.

Other duties include 1099 reporting, meter review analysis, and producing sales commissions, ensuring consistency and accuracy.

You'll also support ad-hoc incentive commission payouts, manage tax filings, and maintain sales quotas for internal representatives.

General Ledger Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Monitor accounts receivable and work on collection efforts
• Perform analysis on difference between posted and expected cash collections, and follow up with customers to determine what caused variances
• Communicate with internal and external sales partners to answer questions relating to commissions
• Produce sales commissions for internal sales representatives on both a monthly and quarterly basis, checking for accuracy and reasonableness compared to prior periods
• Calculate and produce ad-hoc incentive commission payments for internal sales representatives
• Maintain and update sales quotas for all internal sales representatives
• Prepare special project analyses as required
• Compile information for external auditors as required
• Assist with monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and various general ledger accounts
• Review vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and adherence to company policies, paying particular attention to reasonableness
• Secure / verify approvals on all invoices, expense reports and check requests
• Charge expenses to appropriate accounts by analyzing invoices and expense reports, and recording entries, utilizing Concur and Bill.com
• Credit card transaction imports and reconciliations, utilizing Concur for further uploading into Sage Intacct
• Troubleshoot any and all AP related discrepancies
• Manage tax filings for the Energy functional area, in addition to Corporate returns
• Reconcile vendor statements & 1099s
• Maintain vendor 1099s
• Assist with month-end accruals
• Research and recommend programs, policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounts payable function, including internal controls and customer service
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Analyze and post cash receipts from customer commission reports, and resolve errors from cash receipt postings
• Provide weekly AP listing or payment approval. Items not approved to be communicated for cash forecasting
• Close commodity contracts in CRM, ensuring that terms are accurate

Qualifications

• 4+ yrs experience in staff accounting, general ledger accounting, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Exceptional competency with accounting software
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a key contributor of a team within a growing company
• Experience in the Retail Energy market

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Able to problem solve, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Work effectively with colleagues and Sales Partners by practicing respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving and honest communication
• Build trusting relationships acting with integrity, courtesy and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions
• Flexibility to deal with the unexpected
• Detail oriented and accurate data entry and data analysis skills
• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner

$75,000 - $95,000 a year

What else can we offer you?

We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees).

Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and members of historically marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

At Mantis we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if this role has you excited but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to still apply!

Note : Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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