AMSC Energy

Senior Accountant

Queensbury, NY In person Full-time

Title

Reports to

Accounting Manager

Department

CGS Cost Accounting

Summary – This position will support key accounting functions with a focus on ASC 606 revenue recognition, SEC reporting, and complex reconciliation. This role will play a critical part in preparing accurate financial statements and ensuring compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and internal controls.

Job Responsibilities – Activities

Functions

  • Take ownership of core accounting processes
  • Provide guidance to junior team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and ensure timely, accurate reporting
  • Prepare and review complex monthly journal entries, including those related to deferred revenue, leases, and other technical areas
  • Perform and oversee account reconciliation and analysis for key balance sheet accounts such as accounts receivable, restricted cash, deferred revenue, inventory, and lease accounting
  • Review and assess customer invoicing for proper sales tax application and manage the related accounting for accrued sales tax
  • Review and reconcile inventory accounts, conduct audits when necessary, and review/update components costs
  • Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns in a timely and accurate manner
  • Collaborate with the AR team to support collections, aging analysis, and customer communications
  • Work with plant controller on cash flow forecasting
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger subsidiary records, including accounts receivable ledgers and external lease software systems
  • Prepare detailed audit schedules for both quarterly reviews and annual audits
  • Respond to auditor inquiries as needed.
  • Support the company’s SOX compliance by preparing schedules and ensuring proper documentation of key controls
  • Serve as a resource and mentor to junior accounting staff; assist in training and reviewing their work when appropriate
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives and take the lead on ad hoc projects and analyses to support the finance team’s goals
  • Other tasks as required

Education - Experience

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • 3-5 years relevant accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842

Preferred

  • CPA or CPA track
  • 3+years relevant accounting experience in a public company or public accounting environment
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley internal control frameworks

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) required
  • Experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems strongly preferred
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate across departments

Detail-oriented

Proactive mindset

Strong sense of ownership

US Citizen

Any other training requirements/comments

NEPSI is an EEO M/F/D/V

Benefits

Medical Dental Vision

401K, and 401K match

Short and Long Term Disability

EAP Program

Vacation and Sick Time

Life Insurance

Job description provided by AMSC.
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