Accounting Analyst | Austin, TX; On-site

Accounting Analyst | Austin, TX (On-site)

Carbon Better is a certified minority‑owned sustainability and energy logistics company headquartered in Austin, Texas, dedicated to helping organizations transition to a net‑zero economy.

About The Role

We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join our growing team and support accounting operations in a small but fast‑growing company. In this role you will work closely with our natural gas business, owning day‑to‑day accounting activities and helping build scalable processes as we expand. You will gain exposure to accounts receivable and payable, general ledger and reconciliations, month‑end close, and financial reporting and analysis for stand‑alone portfolios.

• Partner with various natural gas counter parties to reconcile and resolve discrepancies for wholesale natural gas trades.
• Collaborate with our internal trade operations team to reconcile trade statements with external counter parties and resolve differences.
• Support compliance with state taxes related to natural gas activities.
• Perform accounts receivable and accounts payable processing and data entry with a high level of accuracy.
• Prepare, reconcile, and remit weekly sales commissions for external channel partners.
• Perform detailed monthly profit and loss analysis for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Reconcile and monitor cash balances, including daily bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Review accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance with GAAP and internal reporting standards.
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintain and improve accounting controls by following existing processes and recommending enhancements where you see inefficiencies or risks.
• Provide backup and support to the Accounting Team with financial reports, state information and tax reporting, regulatory compliance, audits, and other ad‑hoc tasks as needed.
• Protect the organization’s value and our people by maintaining strict confidentiality of all financial and personnel information.

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or a closely related field.
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver in a busy, fast‑growth environment.
• Self‑starter mindset with the ability to work independently with limited formal training and supervision.
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups and complex formulas.
• Solid knowledge of commonly used accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Collaborative attitude, flexibility, and eagerness to learn within a team environment.
• International accounting and state tax experience is a plus but not required.
• Quick Books experience is strongly preferred.
• Location:
  
  On‑site, Austin, TX.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT.
• Competitive pay that rewards your experience and impact.
• Flexible paid time off policy plus company holidays.
• Generous employer contributions toward your benefits package, including full coverage of basic health insurance in our standard plan.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• A collaborative, purpose‑driven culture where your work makes a difference.
• The chance to grow with a fast‑moving, sustainability‑focused company shaping a net‑zero future.

If you are excited about combining hands‑on accounting work with the opportunity to support the energy transition, we would love to hear from you.