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Fervo Energy · 9 hours ago

Accountant I

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Fervo Energy is building cost-effective geothermal power plants and is seeking an Accountant I to support its accounting team. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, supporting internal stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with grant accounting and reporting requirements.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementNuclearRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Support monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and account schedules

Assist with maintaining the general ledger and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely

Help support A/P and A/R workflows as needed, including invoice review, coding, and payment support

Maintain organized financial documentation and support audit requests with accurate and complete records

Assist in variance analyses and provide supporting schedules for internal and external reporting

Contribute to process improvements that enhance scalability, accuracy, and operational efficiency

Support tracking and coding of grant-funded expenses to ensure accurate, timely recording and alignment with grant budgets

Maintain organized grant documentation to support compliance, reimbursement, and audit readiness

Assist with preparing supporting schedules and backup documentation for grant reporting and invoicing/reimbursement requests

Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to help ensure grant expenditures align with timelines, reporting requirements, and internal controls

Assist with the annual grant audit and reporting required for governmental compliance

Demonstrate extreme ownership of accuracy, completeness, and consistency in all financial records

Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and cross-functional partners to ensure smooth financial processes

Work with urgency, adaptability, and resilience, embracing rapid iteration and learning

Contribute to a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement within the Accounting team

Qualification

B.S. in Accounting1–3 years accounting experienceGAAP understandingExcel proficiencyAccounting software proficiencyAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skills