Senior Accountant

The energy industry is expanding in new and exciting directions; and Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc. (WGESystems) is at the forefront! We provide design-build energy efficiency and sustainable energy solutions for governmental and commercial clients and have recently built a substantial presence in solar generation. Our vision is to be the preferred source of clean and efficient energy solutions that produces value for our customers, investors, and communities.

WGESystems is a subsidiary of WGL Holdings, and is an affiliate Washington Gas, the utility, a company that has served the Washington metropolitan area for over 160 years.

Position Overview:

Located in McLean, Virginia, WGESystems is seeking a self-motivated Senior Accountant, who shares in our vision to make an immediate impact on our organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer of WGESystems, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for: the accounting of projects, specifically solar assets; general accounting and reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities:

Project Accounting:

• Manage the tracking of financial status of subcontractor costs and payments and A/R aging reports.
• Analyze allocation of labor costs to projects and other reports for project managers. Assist project managers with account aspects of projects to include change order recording, project execution and closeout.
• Code and process subcontractor and vendor invoices.
• Manage commercial solar business A/P and A/R assets.
• Review, analyze and distribute budget sheets and forecasts associated with construction and solar projects.
• Collaboratively work with other departments on financing for federal construction and/or commercial distributed generation projects.

General Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Provide information on WGESystems SG&A and supplier diversity expenditure report.
• Work with Chief Operating Officer to learn and take on budgeting tasks and responsibilities.
• Prepare disclosure information and supporting documentation in support of Parent Company SEC filings and other external financial reports.
• Recommend process improvements, controls and updates to improve accounting efficiency.

Financial Compliance:

• Maintain accurate financial documents, records and certificates of insurance.
• Establish, communicate and maintain procedures and policies to ensure company financial compliance for solar assets.
• Assist with quarterly and annual external and internal audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred.
• 5 years accounting or finance experience preferably in a project support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Understanding of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

We are also seeking:

• Outstanding communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• The ability to take initiative and maintain a positive approach while working in a fast-paced environment.
• A candidate who is detail-oriented and accurate, with a history of job stability.

Compensation: WGESystems Offers an Attractive Benefits Package: Our employees enjoy a friendly, small company environment where management encourages professional growth and development and recognizes and rewards employees. In addition, we offer a healthy work/life balance with a typical 40 hour work week and a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Excellent salary and bonus program
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Employer-paid Short and Long Term Disability as well as Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave
• 1 day of paid volunteer leave
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Relocation assistance is available

For more details on our benefits and to view the entire position description for this opportunity, please go to the careers section of our website.

To Apply:

If you are the energetic, "can-do" accountant we are looking for, please send a letter detailing how your qualifications match the requirements listed above along with your resume. Please include your salary history and specify Job Code "SA- CBK".

WGESystems is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. EOE M/F/D/V