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REpowering Schools

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1 - 10 employees

REpowering Schools is a 501c3 organization working with educators and the renewable energy industry and in coordination with national and state government projects to support programming and opportunities to engage and train a diverse and sustained renewable energy workforce.

📋 Description

• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations as the sole in-house accountant for IREC • Manage IREC’s external accounting firm and oversee the daily accounting operations, including reimbursements, AP, AR, general ledger, and reconciliations • Responsible for the management of IREC’s cloud-based financial software platforms, including Bill.com and Intacct • Prepare periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) that include balance sheets, income statements, and budget-to-actual reports • Ensure that all IREC managers receive biweekly updates on billing and the latest financial status of their grants • Support the CEO in contract review and compliance, flagging financial risks, and ensuring adherence to funder requirements, as well as preparing financial reports for the Board of Directors • Oversee a portfolio of grants, contracts, and restricted funding across programs, including tracking, drawdown, forecasting, and reconciling multiple budgets for a single project • Track and report on financial activity for government, foundation, and other restricted grants in accordance with funder and contract agreement requirements • Responsibility for federal grant financial reporting (e.g., SF-425, FFR), as well as monthly budget reporting • Collaborate with leadership and program staff on grant budget development, financial reporting, and budget modifications • Provide variance analysis and budget guidance to program leaders, as well as financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and long-term organizational goals • Lead audit preparation in partnership with external and forensic accountants; ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready at all times • Develop, document, and continuously strengthen internal controls and financial policies, including travel reimbursements, credit card management, and expense authorization procedures • Drive process improvements across financial operations, leveraging technology and best practices to increase efficiency and reduce risk

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of general accounting experience • 3+ years of managerial-level financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations • 2+ years working with grant-funded programs and demonstrated familiarity with federal and foundation grant compliance requirements • Highly proficient with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks, or similar platforms • Strong foundation in general and nonprofit accounting standards, including fund accounting (ASC 958), with the ability to consistently apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) across all financial functions • For federal grant management, familiarity with FAR requirements • Familiarity with government financial platforms, including EERE-PMC, VIPER, ASAP, FedConnect, and PAGE • Proven experience serving as the primary liaison to an external accounting or audit firm, including coordinating audit preparation, documentation, and follow-through on findings • Comfortable operating as the sole in-house accounting professional, with strong self-direction, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize effectively without day-to-day supervision • Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail • Clear and confident written and verbal communicator, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance colleagues • Willingness to be flexible, adapt to new technologies, learn, and continuously improve processes • Passionate about clean energy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

🏖️ Benefits

• comprehensive benefits