<h2 style="">About the Position</h2>IREC is seeking an Accounting Manager to serve as the organization’s sole in-house lead for all budget and grant-related activities, including tracking spend, invoices, reporting, compliance, and budget reconciliation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for managing all day-to-day accounting operations and serving as the primary liaison with IREC’s external accounting firm. This person will manage a complex funding portfolio (foundation, federal, state, and private), ensure that financials are audit-ready, and serve as the go-to resource for program teams and leadership. Reporting to the CEO, the Accounting Manager plays a central role in maintaining the financial integrity of a mission-driven nonprofit working toward a 100% clean energy future.ResponsibilitiesWhat you’ll be doing:Financial Oversight, Reporting, and Compliance<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Manage all day-to-day accounting operations as the sole in-house accountant for IREC</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Manage IREC’s external accounting firm and oversee the daily accounting operations, including reimbursements, AP, AR, general ledger, and reconciliations</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Own management of IREC’s cloud-based financial software platforms, including <a href="http://bill.com" style="color:rgb(30,74,169);cursor:pointer;">Bill.com</a> and Intacct</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Prepare periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) that include balance sheets, income statements, and budget-to-actual reports</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Ensure that all IREC managers receive biweekly updates on billing and the latest financial status of their grants</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Support the CEO in contract review and compliance, flagging financial risks, and ensuring adherence to funder requirements</li></ul>Grant Financial Management and Collaboration<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Oversee a portfolio of grants and restricted funding across programs, including tracking, drawdown, forecasting, and reconciling multiple budgets for a single project</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Track and report on financial activity for government, foundation, and other restricted grants in accordance with funder and contract agreement requirements</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Own responsibility for federal grant financial reporting (e.g., SF-425, FFR), as well as monthly budget reporting</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Collaborate with leadership and program staff on grant budget development, financial reporting, and budget modifications</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Provide variance analysis and budget guidance to program leaders, as well as financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and long-term organizational goals</li></ul>Internal Policy Controls and Improvements<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Lead audit preparation in partnership with external and forensic accountants; ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready at all times</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Develop, document, and continuously strengthen internal controls and financial policies, including travel reimbursements, credit card management, and expense authorization procedures</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Drive process improvements across financial operations, leveraging technology and best practices to increase efficiency and reduce risk</li></ul>IREC team members collaborate primarily in the virtual environment, leveraging remote meetings, project management, and other collaboration tools to stay connected and on task.<h2 style="">Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Qualities for This Role:</h2>Required Skills and Capacities: <ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Highly proficient with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks, or similar platforms</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Strong foundation in general and nonprofit accounting standards, including fund accounting (ASC 958), with the ability to consistently apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) across all financial functions</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">7+ years of general accounting experience, including: </li><li style="list-style:none;font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">3+ years of managerial-level financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">2+ years working with grant-funded programs and demonstrated familiarity with federal and foundation grant compliance requirements</li></ul></li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Familiarity with government financial platforms, including EERE-PMC, VIPER, ASAP, FedConnect, and PAGE</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Proven experience serving as the primary liaison to an external accounting or audit firm, including coordinating audit preparation, documentation, and follow-through on findings</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Comfortable operating as the sole in-house accounting professional, with strong self-direction, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize effectively without day-to-day supervision</li></ul>Preferred Additional Skills and Capacities:<ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent certification a plus—though equivalent professional experience will be given consideration</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Clear and confident written and verbal communicator, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance colleagues</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Willingness to be flexible, adapt to new technologies, learn, and continuously improve processes</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Passionate about clean energy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility</li></ul>Applicants must be based in and authorized to work in the United States.<h2 style="">Application Process and Anticipated Timeline</h2>To apply, please submit your resume and answer the following questions (questions will be listed directly on the application): <ol style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Please confirm whether you are based in the United States and do not require sponsorship. (yes/no)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">This is a part-time role estimated at 20-30 hours per week. Please share your availability, including the days and hours you are generally available to work.</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Describe your experience managing federal grant reporting. Which government platforms have you used? Describe the reports you’ve prepared and submitted in the past. (200 words or less)</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Please briefly describe a financial management-related policy you’ve written or supported the development of (e.g., travel reimbursement, company credit card usage, procurement, etc.). If you haven’t developed one before, please describe what you would include in your “employee reimbursements for work travel expenses” policy. Bullet point format is ok. (200 words or less)</li></ol>Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We anticipate the following timeline: <ul style=""><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">May 11, 2026: Priority review begins</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Week of May 25th: 30-minute Preliminary Interviews with HR, including introductory overview of IREC</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Early June: Live Skills Assessment</li><li style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Week of June 15th: Final Interviews with CEO &amp; Interim Deputy Director </li></ul>IREC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and embracing a workplace with diverse voices and perspectives. We strongly encourage and seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Applicants are not discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical conditions, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

IREC is a nonprofit working toward a 100% clean energy future that is reliable, resilient, and equitable. Our mission is to build the foundation for rapid adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency to benefit people, the economy, and our planet.&nbsp;

Accounting Manager (Part-Time)

<h2>About the Position</h2>IREC is seeking an Accounting Manager to serve as the organization’s sole in-house lead for all budget and grant-related activities, including tracking spend, invoices, reporting, compliance, and budget reconciliation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for managing all day-to-day accounting operations and serving as the primary liaison with IREC’s external accounting firm. This person will manage a complex funding portfolio (foundation, federal, state, and private), ensure that financials are audit-ready, and serve as the go-to resource for program teams and leadership. Reporting to the CEO, the Accounting Manager plays a central role in maintaining the financial integrity of a mission-driven nonprofit working toward a 100% clean energy future.ResponsibilitiesWhat you’ll be doing:Financial Oversight, Reporting, and Compliance<ul><li>Manage all day-to-day accounting operations as the sole in-house accountant for IREC</li><li>Manage IREC’s external accounting firm and oversee the daily accounting operations, including reimbursements, AP, AR, general ledger, and reconciliations</li><li>Own management of IREC’s cloud-based financial software platforms, including <a href="http://bill.com">Bill.com</a> and Intacct</li><li>Prepare periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) that include balance sheets, income statements, and budget-to-actual reports</li><li>Ensure that all IREC managers receive biweekly updates on billing and the latest financial status of their grants</li><li>Support the CEO in contract review and compliance, flagging financial risks, and ensuring adherence to funder requirements</li></ul>Grant Financial Management and Collaboration<ul><li>Oversee a portfolio of grants and restricted funding across programs, including tracking, drawdown, forecasting, and reconciling multiple budgets for a single project</li><li>Track and report on financial activity for government, foundation, and other restricted grants in accordance with funder and contract agreement requirements</li><li>Own responsibility for federal grant financial reporting (e.g., SF-425, FFR), as well as monthly budget reporting</li><li>Collaborate with leadership and program staff on grant budget development, financial reporting, and budget modifications</li><li>Provide variance analysis and budget guidance to program leaders, as well as financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and long-term organizational goals</li></ul>Internal Policy Controls and Improvements<ul><li>Lead audit preparation in partnership with external and forensic accountants; ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready at all times</li><li>Develop, document, and continuously strengthen internal controls and financial policies, including travel reimbursements, credit card management, and expense authorization procedures</li><li>Drive process improvements across financial operations, leveraging technology and best practices to increase efficiency and reduce risk</li></ul>IREC team members collaborate primarily in the virtual environment, leveraging remote meetings, project management, and other collaboration tools to stay connected and on task.<h2>Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Qualities for This Role:</h2>Required Skills and Capacities: <ul><li>Highly proficient with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks, or similar platforms</li><li>Strong foundation in general and nonprofit accounting standards, including fund accounting (ASC 958), with the ability to consistently apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) across all financial functions</li><li>7+ years of general accounting experience, including: </li><li><ul><li>3+ years of managerial-level financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations</li><li>2+ years working with grant-funded programs and demonstrated familiarity with federal and foundation grant compliance requirements</li></ul></li><li>Familiarity with government financial platforms, including EERE-PMC, VIPER, ASAP, FedConnect, and PAGE</li><li>Proven experience serving as the primary liaison to an external accounting or audit firm, including coordinating audit preparation, documentation, and follow-through on findings</li><li>Comfortable operating as the sole in-house accounting professional, with strong self-direction, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize effectively without day-to-day supervision</li></ul>Preferred Additional Skills and Capacities:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent certification a plus—though equivalent professional experience will be given consideration</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Clear and confident written and verbal communicator, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance colleagues</li><li>Willingness to be flexible, adapt to new technologies, learn, and continuously improve processes</li><li>Passionate about clean energy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility</li></ul>Applicants must be based in and authorized to work in the United States.<h2>Application Process and Anticipated Timeline</h2>To apply, please submit your resume and answer the following questions (questions will be listed directly on the application): <ol><li>Please confirm whether you are based in the United States and do not require sponsorship. (yes/no)</li><li>This is a part-time role estimated at 20-30 hours per week. Please share your availability, including the days and hours you are generally available to work.</li><li>Describe your experience managing federal grant reporting. Which government platforms have you used? Describe the reports you’ve prepared and submitted in the past. (200 words or less)</li><li>Please briefly describe a financial management-related policy you’ve written or supported the development of (e.g., travel reimbursement, company credit card usage, procurement, etc.). If you haven’t developed one before, please describe what you would include in your “employee reimbursements for work travel expenses” policy. Bullet point format is ok. (200 words or less)</li></ol>Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We anticipate the following timeline: <ul><li>May 11, 2026: Priority review begins</li><li>Week of May 25th: 30-minute Preliminary Interviews with HR, including introductory overview of IREC</li><li>Early June: Live Skills Assessment</li><li>Week of June 15th: Final Interviews with CEO &amp; Interim Deputy Director </li></ul>IREC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and embracing a workplace with diverse voices and perspectives. We strongly encourage and seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Applicants are not discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical conditions, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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