Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) · 3 days ago
Manager of Accounting and Audit or Senior Manager of Accounting and Audit
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expThe Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is focused on securing a safe and stable climate through a low-carbon economy. The Manager of Accounting and Audit will oversee standard accounting processes, prepare management reports, and co-manage external financial audits.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manages standard accounting processes in accordance with Internal Controls and GAAP, including assuming entry and documentation responsibilities for a portion of these in division of responsibilities with other Finance and Accounting employees:
Weekly recording, processing, and documentation of Accounts Payable
Recording, processing, and documentation of donations in form of Cash Receipts
Recording and documentation of Accounts Receivable
Maintaining schedules for, recording of, and documentation of Assets and Liabilities including Fixed Assets
Recording of and documentation of Reallocations, Corrections, and Adjustments
Monthly bank and cash account reconciliations
Manages External Audit and IRS 990 preparation including interaction with External Auditors, preparation of required schedules, provision of requested documentation, coordination with other staff for additional information, preparation of and documentation of adjustments to preliminary trial balance, ensuring final trial balance reconciles to Audited Financial Statements
Examines financial records and statements for accuracy, including regular reconciliation of accounts and maintenance of audit-ready schedules throughout year
Analyzes financial data, making recommendations as appropriate to improve accuracy, efficiency, and to reduce costs
Reviews and/or assists with preparation of financial statements and records provided to federal and state agencies, and external auditors, and similar audiences
As appropriate, identifies and recommends updates to accounting systems and procedures
Participates in integration of existing systems and procedures, in an evolution toward an integrated enterprise-wide system or set of systems
Performs other related duties as assigned, and willingly contributes to the general administrative functions of the organization when appropriate
Participates actively in biweekly all-staff meetings, quarterly all-staff weeks, annual all-staff retreat, and other general organizational meetings and activities
Participates in monthly all-staff meetings led by staff JEDI Council
Contributes to an inclusive and welcoming working and learning environment that respects and values diversity
Completes company training during onboarding and on a yearly basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required; or three (3) years experience in a middle-level position requiring application of thorough knowledge equivalent to that studied to obtain such a degree
Minimum five (5) years of nonprofit organization accounting experience required, including two years of full-charge accounting or close equivalent
Experience participating in multiple aspects of External Organizational Audit required, preferably supporting overall management of audit
Expert knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting for an accrual accounting organization
Thorough understanding of and ability to interpret and apply FASB generally accepted accounting principles for an accrual accounting organization
Proficiency with standard accounting software systems, particularly Abila MIP
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup functions, concatenated if functions
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Minimum eight (8) years of nonprofit organization accounting experience required, including two years of full-charge accounting or close equivalent
Minimum three (3) years of experience managing or comanaging External Organizational Audit required, supporting overall management of audit
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to participate attentively and actively in meetings of at least 1 hour without breaks or interruptions
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Access or other relational database construction highly desirable
Familiarity with IRS-990 Information Return structure and content
Demonstrated experience supervising a team of employees, engaging in effective mentoring, and proactively fostering professional development
Benefits
Health Insurance. C2ES covers 80% of the health insurance premiums.
Dental Insurance. C2ES covers 100% of the dental premiums.
Vision Insurance: Employee covers the total cost of this plan.
Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Group Life insurance and Voluntary Life insurance.
Leave Time: New employees start accumulating 3 weeks' vacation per year.
Sick time: up to 10 days per year.
Personal Leave: Up to Two personal leave days.
FMLA Leave: Case by case is evaluated by the Supervisor and HR.
Parental Leave
Holidays: C2ES observes 13 holidays during the year. Additionally, the organization closes in the last week of the year.
5% C2ES contributions towards 403b retirement Plan.
Hybrid and flexible environment.
Company
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to forge practical solutions to climate change.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.07M2014-09-24Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Brian Kelly
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Maryland Daily Record
2025-04-11
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