Senior Accountant - Accounts Receivable

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.”

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.  TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Government Contract Accountant – Accounts Receivable

The Government Contract Accountant– Accounts Receivable will be responsible for the reviewing billable charges (including AP invoices and travel expenses) in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for all contract types.  The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive knowledge in GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and user experience in Oracle and Concur.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices for all types of government contracts to include: Cost reimbursable, time and material, progress payments, and firm fixed price
• Prepare and issue invoices in accordance with contract terms and compliance with FAR
• Obtain required approvals from project managers per contractual terms
• Able to identify unallowable costs according to government rules and/or contractual terms
• Review government travel from subrecipients for FAR & travel policy compliance
• Ensure proper coding of GL/department/project billable codes in NetSuite
• Provide timely reports for project managers (PM) and the project management organization (PMO)
• Ensure all collections are current. Monitor AR aging and perform AR reconciliation
• Work closely with stakeholders to resolve issues related to billing and payment of invoices/bills
• Submit invoices electronically per customer requirements and system
• Support month end close, general ledger accounting including account reconciliations and journal entry posting
• AR file maintenance
• Ability to implement policies and procedures to help improve efficiencies
• Ability to perform moderately complex accounting tasks/analysis, categorize data for reporting and audit purpose
• Apply general knowledge of accounting/government policies and procedures when responding to written and verbal inquiries from stakeholders
• Support Audits for allowable and unallowable costs
• Support government property tracking

Key Qualifications and Skills

• S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant business experience.
• Minimum of5 years of experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to additional financial and accounting systems (e.g., Concur, Oracle).
• Knowledge of direct and indirect costs, including the identification of allowable and unallowable expenses, particularly related to travel compliance.
• Working knowledge of government grants and/or government contracts is preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Public company experience and familiarity with related accounting processes are strongly preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn new information, systems, and technologies.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with operations teams and non-accounting stakeholders while managing complex accounting, project, and organizational codes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, plan work activities, and manage deadlines effectively.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, multidisciplinary environment.
• High level of integrity, trust, and professionalism, with a commitment to open communication, mutual respect, and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.  TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.  To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.  Government export authorization approval times vary.  Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job Details: 

Salary Range: $81,382.37 - $105,961.39 

*We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.  This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  •   Medical
  •   Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
  • 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/