Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED FULL-TIME IN OUR HOUSTON, TX OFFICE LOCATED AT 990 TOWN & COUNTRY BLVD.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Accountant 2 reports to the Manager, Assistant Controller. This role will be the “first line” of support and subject matter expert for accounts payable and company travel, reimbursable expenses and supplier inquiries. Primary responsibilities include the proper accounting of employee expense reports, managing the company airfare invoice, processing accounts payable invoices, and preparing journal entries.

• Ensure supplier invoices are timely and accurately entered, routed to the appropriate individual and approved in Oracle (NuScale’s ERP).
• Audit and process employee expense reports, providing support to employees on policy requirements.
• Prepare payment runs for approved invoices and expense reimbursements to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and employees regarding accounts payable, expense reporting, and travel matters in accordance with NuScale’s policies.
• Reconcile the company airfare invoice, gather required trip support, and track and apply airfare credits owed to the company.
• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries in accordance with U.S. GAAP, reconciling the AP subledger, and submitting the monthly AP aging.
• Serve as a supporting subject matter expert for NuScale’s travel-related services and applications, including internal and external travel websites.
• Assist with maintaining internal controls and SOX compliance related to accounts payable and expense reimbursements.
• Support periodic audit requests by providing required documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Problem solving:
  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication:
  Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing:
  Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability:
  Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability:
  Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building:
  Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture:
  Adheres to the Corporate Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance:
  Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

• Education:
  
  A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related business field is required. An advanced degree and/or Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of two years of full-time accounting experience is required. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to work successfully on cross-functional teams, as well as independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives. Additional required or preferred skills are as follows:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • General knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
  • Experience with Oracle ERP and EPM is not required, but is a plus
• Industry Requirements:
  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

• Ability to understand and communicate…