Accounting Manager

About IREC

IREC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing a 100% clean energy future that is reliable, resilient, and equitable. We achieve this through three strategies: workforce development, state regulatory engagement, and local initiatives.

About The Position

IREC is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee all budget and grant-related activities, including financial oversight, reporting, compliance, and budget reconciliation. This role requires managing a complex funding portfolio and ensuring financials are audit-ready.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight, Reporting, and Compliance
• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations as the sole in-house accountant for IREC
• Own management of IREC’s cloud-based financial software platforms, including Bill.com and Intacct
• Prepare periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual)
• Own responsibility for federal grant financial reporting (e.g., SF-425, FFR), as well as monthly budget reporting
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 7+ years of general accounting experience, including: 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
• 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