Senior Accountant, AI & Automation

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! 

EPE is a rapidly growing consulting and software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with operations across multiple countries. Our mission is to design the electrical grid of the future. We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will assist with daily accounting tasks, financial reporting, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. You will also support our Controller in managing financial operations for both U.S. and offshore entities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for day-to-day financial operations of a growing consulting and software company with global operations.
• Lead the integration of AI-driven solutions into current business processes, documentation, and workflows to increase efficiency, optimize performance and support continuous process improvement.
• Own the month-end close process for entity level financial statements, ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations and reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist in the monthly revenue reporting process.
• Prepare complex accruals, reclasses and adjustments to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support month-end financial analysis within Accounting and FP&A.
• Coordinate and assist with financial audits.
• Support timely processing of tax payments and accruals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• CPA eligible is a plus.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting including monthly close responsibility.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Expertise in ASC 606, including identification of performance obligations, revenue recognition timing, and contract analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, NetSuite, BQE Core, or similar ERP systems).
• Advanced AI and Excel skills and familiarity with data analysis tools.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with consolidation and intercompany activities a plus.
• Proven success in process improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity and ethical financial reporting.

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.  For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.   Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.  

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position will be located in Austin, TX

Travel:  Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.