Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. Founded in 2006 by Bill Gates and a group of visionaries, TerraPower aims to advance global energy deployment and address fundamental challenges to health and economic well-being through private-sector innovation. The company is a world leader in new nuclear technologies, driving significant advancements in the safety, economics, and applications of nuclear power, hybrid energy, and medical isotopes.

About the role

The Accounts Payable Accountant will be responsible for accurate, efficient, and timely processing of invoices, payments, and corporate card reconciliation. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in direct, indirect, and unallowable expenses, along with extensive knowledge of GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and experience with Concur and Oracle Fusion Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounts payable including invoice tracking, recording, coding, approval, and payment.
• Review invoices received against PO/PR on file and record invoices in Oracle, ensuring proper coding of GL/department/project codes.
• Work closely with procurement and technical representatives to obtain required approvals.
• Identify unallowable costs according to government rules and/or contractual terms.
• Assist in the process for disbursements to vendors, subcontractors, and subrecipients.
• Reconcile company-owned credit cards monthly and post bill entries and payments in the financial system.
• Issue manual checks, wire, ACH payments, void checks, and manage positive pay.
• Manage vendor relations, research and resolve variances or discrepancies in invoices, and set up new vendors.
• Support general ledger accounting including account reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
• Track invoices subject to sales or use tax, prepare use tax calculation worksheet, and record use tax accrual on a monthly basis.
• Maintain AP files and monitor accounts payable aging.
• Prepare and process 1099 forms and file with the IRS.
• Prepare initial drafts of new AP procedures and revise existing documentation to reflect control requirements, process improvements, and system changes.
• Implement policies and procedures to improve efficiencies and comply with internal control procedures on a day-to-day basis.
• Perform moderately complex accounting tasks/analysis, categorize data for reporting and audit purposes.
• Apply general knowledge of accounting/government policies and procedures when responding to inquiries from stakeholders.
• Support external audits by submitting initial deliverables and handling follow-up queries.
• Support new ERP system implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in an accounting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required; knowledge of Oracle Cloud is preferred.
• Experience using artificial intelligence tools in a business setting.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Capable of quickly comprehending new information and technologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize and plan work activities.
• Strong communication skills; comfortable working and effectively communicating with operations teams and non-accounting professionals at all levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and willing to operate within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• High degree of trust, integrity, and respect; desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
• Physical Exertion: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive Work: Prolonged.
• Special Senses: Visual and audio-focused work.
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of more than 8 hours/day.
• Travel: 0-10%.

TerraPower's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. Applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) will be evaluated in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. Government export authorization approval times vary, and TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely approval.

Pay

Salary Range: $91,812.43 - $119,236.92

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including salary and eligibility to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments.
• Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits:
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Gender affirmation benefits.
  • Parental leave.
• 401k plan.
• Generous paid time off:
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO.
  • 10 paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional and educational support opportunities.