Document controller Jobs in Durham, NC

Do you want to make a positive impact? Are you interested in helping us achieve our vision of a highly efficient grid that powers a cleaner planet? Do you want to work in a collaborative environment surrounded by colleagues who are creative, focused and mission-driven? If so, read on to see if this might be the job you have been dreaming about.

We are reimagining the grid with high-impact technology and services that provide a digital, secure, and accessible power system - accelerating renewable energy adoption and wide-scale electrification for a net zero world. We collaborate with our customers to achieve their strategic objectives and help them face an uncertain energy future with flexible, high-impact solutions.

With commitment to accelerating the energy transition, we are determined to achieve our mission to advance the delivery of affordable, clean electricity around the world. Come join our team!

Smart Wires is currently looking for a Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to bolster our cost and financial accounting process, and systems.

The Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller will report to the Controller of Smart Wires. Qualified candidates will have an eye for detail, enjoy implementing lean processes, be extraordinarily organized, and thrive when working as part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team. The role title is dependent on experience and skills. This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days in the RTP / Durham Office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Month End Process : Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly / quarterly / annual accounting close and reporting process, financial statement preparation, journal entries, and analysis of activities
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations : Implementation and maintenance of standard account reconciliations to ensure the fidelity of our results. Role will cover the full suite of accounts including Sales & CoGS, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, AR / AP, etc.
• Ledger management : Responsible for first-line entry of multi-currency journal entries across all key accounts, including intercompany processes.
• Audit support : Key point of contact for audit filings as directed by the Controller.
• Revenue Recognition : Assist Controller with evaluation of customer contracts and technical guidance on revenue recognition related to current ASC standards
• Cash : Reconcile monthly cash activities, including bank statements, AP payments, bank guarantees and resolve any variances. Prepare weekly Cash Flow Forecast and assist FP&A with Cash variance analysis
• Management Reporting Support : Limited FP&A activities including development of budgets and related variance reporting for specific OPEX budgets. Support Income Statement bridge analysis and Balance Sheet comparisons
• Other tasks as assigned by the Controller, including team backup coverage as needed

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience

Desired Skills and Experience

Benefits

At Smart Wires, we strive to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that focuses on our employees' total wellbeing, and our benefit offerings reflect that commitment to our people.

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The Company

Smart Wires is a global power technology company advancing the delivery of affordable, clean electricity worldwide. With our innovative technology and advanced analytics, we maximize the grid's capacity. This means more renewables, at a lower cost and with less disruption to communities and the environment. Smart Wires is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with a global workforce spread across four continents. Our team collaborates with our customers to achieve their strategic objectives and help them face an uncertain energy future with flexible, high-impact solutions.

The Culture

We are passionate about creating a culture that empowers our team to create positive change for everyone., and achieve their full potential, based on our core values :

Making an impact - We are passionate and ambitious about a better future for everyone. We are laser-focused on creating a meaningful, positive impact with real change for our customers, our industry, electricity consumers, and the planet.

Collaboration to drive success - We collaborate with each other, and our stakeholders, because we know even better outcomes come from great teamwork. We have humility which allows us to listen, learn and improve. We value diverse perspectives and seek high impact results.

Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and behaviors, and for the outcomes we deliver. Acting with integrity and authenticity - and maintaining clear, open communication - ensures we are always improving, and delivering safe, high-quality solutions. We do what we say we will do.

Tenacious courage - We are clear on our path. We have always pioneered new ideas that challenge the status quo, even when it's not popular. We have tenacity, grit and determination. We push the boundaries of what's thought to be possible - so we can leave the world a better place than we found it.