Staff Accountant

IL - Des Plaines, 1700 S Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA

GTI Energy has an opportunity for a Staff Accountant in our Finance & Accounting Group. We are seeking a detail‑oriented professional to work across various accounting areas, including processing vendor invoices, billing, reconciliations, and project reporting, in accordance with government and commercial contractual requirements. This position requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, accuracy, the ability to take initiative, work independently with minimal supervision, and meet tight deadlines.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges. By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy, we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies, protect our environment, and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do. We support and uplift people, ensuring they have the resources and confidence needed to live as their authentic selves and reach their full potential.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose‑driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

Work Location

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts for affiliated companies.
• Prepare and submit monthly invoices, accruals, and supporting documentation to customers through various online portals/emails, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Process and input vendor and subcontractor invoices into the accounting system.
• Work collaboratively with vendors, contractors and customers to resolve inconsistencies and problems identified within invoices and billings submitted.
• Address and communicate invoice or billing related questions clearly, concisely, and professionally through emails or scheduled meetings.
• Process cash receipts and cash disbursements in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of transactions related to customer billings, accounts payable, and cost share contributions.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations for the month‑end and year‑end close activities.
• Compile monthly financial statement packages for management review.
• Assist program managers with various matters related to affiliated companies’ member requests.
• Support interim and year‑end financial audits by preparing assigned schedules and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Strong knowledge of general ledger management, month‑end and year‑end close, and financial statements preparation.
• Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory compliance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Coordination and communication with program managers, customers, auditors, and other key stakeholders is required.
• Well organized and detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Experienced in a fast pace, fluid environment with strict deadlines.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including SharePoint, Excel Workbooks with Pivot tables and V Lookups.
• Ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders through both written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills by using time effectively to accomplish goals/resolve problems.
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