Senior Accountant

Division: Finance | Reports to: Manager, Accounting | Employment Type: Full-Time | FLSA Status: Exempt | Work Location: Columbus, OH

About the role

Nationwide Energy Partners (NEP) is a leading provider of energy management solutions for apartment and condominium communities. NEP has been at the forefront of delivering customized electricity, water and technology solutions to multifamily properties since 1999. Today, we serve approximately 250 multifamily communities and over 50,000 residents across nine states. At NEP, we empower property owners, managers, and residents with customized energy solutions that drive efficiency, sustainability, and keep rents low while providing financial benefits. Our services include access to capital funding, flexible and fast installation, ongoing residual income, improved net operating income, 100% carbon-free energy, actionable data and reporting, and industry-leading accuracy and reliability. NEP is shaping the future of multifamily energy management.

We prioritize well-being and work-life balance while cultivating a collaborative, high-energy environment where innovation, integrity, and respect shape everything we do. As an industry leader in a rapidly expanding market, we embrace a fast-paced, dynamic atmosphere that fosters career growth and development.

Our mission is to create a world where communities serve as a catalyst for connection—where choice, control, and sustainability drive the evolution of multifamily energy solutions. Guided by our core values of performance, communication, leadership, quality, and teamwork, we deliver clean energy services that enhance efficiency, reliability, and environmental responsibility. Our commitment to environmental responsibility drives us to make a meaningful impact.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for daily accounting activities for the business. This includes assisting in month end close, treasury and cash management activities, reporting, and accounting system management. This position will complete tasks providing actionable insights into our business model to influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assist with report tracking for the monthly revenues and costs of electricity, water and gas.
• Provide in-depth & succinct reporting on current results against established benchmarks.
• Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Work with operational management to develop analyses needed to support journal entries.
• Assist with monthly variance analysis to support month end close.
• Work to ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly financial reports, including annual audited financial statements.
• Coordinate and prepare responses to external auditors and tax teams.
• Ensure monthly general ledger account reconciliations are completed and accurate.
• Develop an understanding of utility rate structures and assist in keeping customer billing rates updated.
• Provide general Finance support and completes other projects assigned, including ad-hoc analysis and tasks.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and monitor funds availability.
• Make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
• Complete other projects as directed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and at least three (3) to five (5) years of relevant business experience required.
• CPA or CPA candidate required, and a minimum of two years of public accounting experience is desired.
• Experience with ERP and EPM systems desired, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience within the real estate, utility or technology sectors a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and strong customer service skills required.
• Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong financial analysis skills and the ability to be conscientious, attentive to detail, and organized.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.

Pay

$80,000 (entry level qualifications) to $100,000 (highly experienced). The specific starting rate will depend on the chosen candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays
• 401k program with Company match
• Hybrid work schedule for most positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Quarterly business updates
• Company sponsored events
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company paid parking Downtown (for Columbus HQ Employees Only)

Position Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of the criteria that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform these functions in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be regularly required for extended periods of time to:

• Remain in a stationary position
• Use hands and fingers
• Utilize a computer monitor with visual activity
• Operate technology or other office machinery such as printers, scanners, etc.
• Communicate verbally and/or in writing with others