Energy CX is redefining the energy brokerage industry as the fastest-growing player in the US. As an Accounting Associate, you will support the Finance team by managing accounts payable, corporate credit cards, and ensuring accurate daily transaction processing.
Responsibilities
- Own accounts payable, credit card management, and transaction processing from day one
- Ensure daily and weekly finance tasks are completed accurately and on time
- Maintain clean, well-documented records to support a strong month-end close
- Enable the senior finance team to focus on revenue, AR, and FP&A initiatives
- Identify and resolve errors, inefficiencies, and gaps in documentation
- Build toward independently managing and improving processes within 6–9 months
- Manage corporate credit card activity, including reviewing declined transactions, coding daily spend, and maintaining accurate documentation and audit trails
- Own the accounts payable process by monitoring invoices, routing for approval, and maintaining organized vendor records
- Process daily transactions in QuickBooks Online, ensuring accurate categorization and complete supporting documentation
- Support month-end close and assist with ongoing finance projects, reporting, and process improvements as needed
Skills
- Self-starter with the ability to manage routine tasks independently once trained
- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy
- Accounting foundation through education, work experience, or both
- 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
- Experience with an ERP or accounting platform (QuickBooks, Xero, Bill.com, or Ramp is a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Comfortable operating in a small business or startup environment with ambiguity and evolving processes
Benefits
- 15 days but highly flexible
- All major holidays
- Half day on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving
- Thursday & following Friday fully off
- 12/24 - 1/2 Company break (Subject to be longer, but at minimum, all employees can expect this time off)
- Health - We cover 50% of your monthly premium cost
- Dental - We cover 50% of your monthly premium cost
- Vision - We cover 50% of your monthly premium cost
- Basic Term Life & AD&D insurance policy- We cover 100%
- Employer match 20% of total contribution on up to 5% of salary
- Work from home on Fridays
- 20 work from home days per year (in addition to WFH Fridays)
- Gym membership at on-site gym facilities
- Frequent company events
Company Overview
Energy CX is an energy brokerage company that offers energy procurement, sustainability solutions and utility services. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.energycx.com/.