[Remote] Finance Associate (Part-Time)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GridSME empowers the world's energy future by hiring industry experts to solve complex grid problems. They are seeking a Finance Associate to support the month-end financial close process, assist with tax filings, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance company culture. Responsibilities Execute the month-end financial close and financial reporting process Perform the month-end financial close procedures for GridSME and GridSecurity by following the SOP work instruction documents and learning from the provided training. Always looking for opportunities to improve the month-end close process, financial documentation, and reporting Oversee the monthly bank account and credit card account reconciliation process with our outside bookkeeper and AP Specialist Lead the monthly revenue recognition and revenue completeness review processes, create and manage the associated revenue workpapers, and interface/collaborate with the Practice Leads and project managers to collect input data Calculate Independent Consultant (IndCon) payments and oversee the distribution of those calculations to the IndCons Create the monthly GridSME-GridSecurity Shared Services invoice and account for all intercompany transactions Calculate, report, distribute, and process GridSME and GridSecurity's Profit-Sharing Bonus Program calculations Complete month-end procedures and present draft financial statements and analysis to the Director of Finance by BD5 for further review and analysis Assist with recurring state, federal, and international tax record-keeping, compliance, and reporting Work closely with procurement and business development team members, as well as outside vendors, to ensure compliance with sales tax requirements Assist with ad-hoc projects related to business and/or project financials Maintain a GridSME and GridSecurity chart of accounts to assist your department’s staff in accurately recording financial statement transactions Help us build and improve GridSME and GridSecurity's culture by living out our Guiding Principles Demonstrate flexibility in learning and growing into any of our current and future services depending on client and team needs Work and collaborate with the entire GridSME and GridSecurity team. We focus on each other's success Continuously work on areas of the company in need of focus and improvement Assist the Leadership Team with our strategic direction and always offer input and feedback Skills Strong financial accounting and month-end close expertise, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights Proficiency in Excel and financial systems, including building and maintaining workpapers and reports Knowledge of tax compliance and regulatory requirements, including sales tax considerations Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, especially when presenting financial information Adaptability and willingness to take on new responsibilities in a dynamic, growing organization Proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo and contribute to strategic initiatives Benefits 401(k) retirement savings program GridSME will match all employee 401(k) contributions up to 6% of your gross cash compensation (salary and bonuses). Flexible work location Company Overview GridSME - Grid Subject Matter Experts - Facilitating Change in Our Industry The electric industry is undergoing change at an unprecedented rate. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Folsom, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is