Accountant

 Job Description:

The Accountant manages timely and accurate vendor payments while supporting Rhythms general accounting, trade confirmations, and monthly close activities. This role contributes to Rhythm's mission by strengthening financial operations and continuous innovation.

What you'll do

  • Manage daily accounts payable activities, including reviewing, coding, and processing vendor invoices and payments in compliance with company policies and procedures (NetSuite, Rippling Spend, and Bill.com experience preferred).
    
  • Ensure vendor invoices are properly approved and documented, maintain vendor master records, and assist with annual 1099 filings.
    
  • Monitor and reconcile A/P aging, resolve discrepancies, and prepare weekly payment runs to ensure timely disbursements via ACH, wire, or check.
    
  • Review and validate trade confirmations against counterparty records and internal trade capture systems, coordinating with traders, counterparties, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies promptly.
    
  • Maintain accurate and organized confirmation records to support audits, regulatory compliance, and internal reporting.
    
  • Prepare and record monthly accrual transactions, maintain depreciation and amortization schedules, and perform account analyses to support prepaid expenses and monthly close.
    
  • Support cross-functional finance initiatives, special projects, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy across AP, trade operations, and general accounting.
    

What you'll bring

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in Accounting required
    
  • Education/certifications: Accounting or Finance Degree
    
  • Practical experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite strongly preferred) and AP automation tools (e.g., Rippling Spend, Bill.com).
    
  • Proven track record in vendor management, invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment runs, ideally within a multi-entity or fast-growth company.
    
  • Strong proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations) and confidence working with large data sets.
    
  • Working knowledge of monthly close activities such as accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and amortization schedules.
    
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with vendors, counterparties, and internal stakeholders across accounting, trading, and operations.
    
  • A service-oriented mindset, ensuring accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism in every interaction with vendors, teammates, and counterparties.
    
  • Accountability and ownership of deliverables, consistently meeting deadlines while upholding the highest standards of financial accuracy and compliance.
    
  • Agility in adapting to change, a willingness to take on new challenges, and a commitment to advancing Rhythms mission of building a modern, customer-first energy company.
    

What success looks like

    • Own the end-to-end AP cycle, including vendor setup, approvals, payments, and A/P aging reconciliation.
      
    • Fully manage trade confirmation processing and record keeping, meeting deadlines consistently.
      
    • Contribute meaningfully to the monthly close by preparing accruals, prepaid schedules, and depreciation/amortization schedules on time.
      
    • Identify at least one process improvement opportunity (e.g., automation, reporting, workflow efficiency) and propose a solution.
      
    • Earn trust as a reliable partner for both internal teams and external vendors/counterparties.
      

    Location

    • United States: Remote-enabled
      

    What you'll love

    • Our culture. We're friendly, transparent, and love to innovate together.
    • Flexible work-life balance.We embrace the mix of working remote and from the office.
    • Professional development opportunities.We love to grow together.
    • A chance to make a difference. We're a sustainably-driven company rethinking what's possible in Energy.
    • Competitive compensation. We reward performance with annual bonuses and salary increases.
    • Health Benefits. We promote your wellbeing with paid vacation and premium private medical insurance for you and your family.
      

    About Us

    Rhythm is a renewable energy and technology company empowering you to take control of your budget and your footprint. We combine energy market expertise with technology, design, and data science to create best-in-class products and services that are simple, delightful, and seamlessly integrated with the rhythm of your life. Our mission is to upend the energy status quo by setting a new standard of service excellence and customer partnership. We are a mission-driven, results-oriented group of engineers, businesspeople, designers and artists who love solving tough problems, all while making a positive impact on our communities.

      Required Skills:

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