Staff Accountant

Boulder, CO (on-site or hybrid)

We are looking for a Staff Accountant for our Boulder, CO office who is passionate about clean energy and an aspiring leader. Ascend Analytics is an innovative software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid to renewables. Ascend's solutions provide the tools to support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies over the next hour, to hedging and budgeting decisions over the next five years, to long-term investment and resource planning decisions over the next thirty years. For more information, visit www.ascendanalytics.com.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records for the organization including general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions and reconciliations. This role will have a direct opportunity to impact our financial operations, help scale our processes and uphold the highest standards of financial accountability. As a key member of the finance team, you will support the Controller and CFO in driving financial initiatives to meet the company's strategic goals.

Core Responsibilities

Record to Report

• Record journal entries, and complete balance sheet reconciliations including but not limited to prepaid expenses, fixed assets, right-of-use assets, accrued expenses.
• Complete month-end closing procedures & reporting, providing commentary on assigned flux analyses, and assist with financial statement preparation.
• Assist with annual audit, income tax, and other financial engagements and projects.
• Help develop, maintain, and improve upon operating processes and internal controls.

Order to Cash

• Review and process customer contracts, revenue records, and invoices for accuracy and to ensure compliance with company policies and US GAAP standards and guidelines.
• Prepare, analyze, and revenue operating metrics and reporting as assigned.
• Accurately apply customer payments to client records and assist with customer outreach processes.

Procure to Pay

• Monitor vendor relationship repositories and provide professional and timely correspondence.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of purchase orders, vendor bills, and employee expense reports.
• Prepare weekly vendor payment proposals to management for disbursements.
• Other duties & projects assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in a staff accountant role; SaaS or technology experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with SaaS business metrics and performance drivers.
• Knowledge of financial systems (e.g., Google Sheets, Excel, QuickBooks, BI tools) and database management.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure; dependable with deliverables and deadlines, strong ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• A commitment to excellence, ethics, and integrity.
• Highly organized, accurate, detail-oriented, and takes pride in the quality of their work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to succinctly summarize financial information to management and external stakeholders.

Base Salary $65,000 – $80,000

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average.  We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan. 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.    

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].