Job description
Job Title: Accountant – Financial Reporting & Compliance
Department: Finance
Reports To: Controller
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
Status: Exempt
Location: Remote (work from home eligible)
Job Summary:
Celerity is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant – Financial Reporting & Compliance to support our growing finance team. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all state and local business regulations while also contributing to core accounting functions such as monthly close, financial reporting, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Compliance Management
- State Registrations: Research, apply for, and maintain all necessary business registrations, licenses, and permits in each state and locality where the company conducts business. This includes sales tax, employer, and other relevant registrations.
- Regulatory Filings: Stay abreast of and ensure timely and accurate filing of all required state and local compliance reports, including but not limited to:
- Sales and Use Tax returns
- Property Tax returns
- Annual reports/Secretary of State filings
- Business licenses and renewals
- Payroll tax filings (in collaboration with payroll)
- Tax Compliance: Track nexus requirements and collaborate with internal teams or external advisors to ensure proper state registrations and tax compliance.
- Research and implement best practices to ensure multi-state compliance with financial and business regulations. Develop and maintain a compliance calendar to track deadlines and filing requirements.
- Stay updated on changes in state regulations affecting business registrations and filings.
- Serve as a liaison for compliance-related inquiries or issues and assist with any related audits or examinations.
- Provide guidance and support to other departments on compliance-related matters.
- Maintain accurate records of all filings, registrations, and licenses.
- General Ledger & Reconciliation
- Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports.
- Assist with maintaining the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and properly classified.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, intercompany accounts, and key balance sheet items.
- Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and support as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
- 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance, particularly around multi-state operations.
- Knowledge of sales tax, franchise tax, and state business licensing requirements.
- Experience working with third-party compliance or tax vendors.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal financial controls.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite or similar ERP system).
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel as needed to our headquarters office in Walnut Creek, California.
At Celerity, we value precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll join a supportive team that values your expertise and encourages professional growth. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, multi-state business environment.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
PEACE OF MIND
- Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life/AD&D
- 401(k) plan
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Leave of Absence
- Flexible Work Schedules
ADDITIONAL PERKS
- Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development
- Charitable Contribution Match
Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification.
Based in Walnut Creek, CA with offices nationwide, Celerity energy engineers perform a critical, leadership role as strategic liaisons between data, assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field.
See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: https://www.consultcelerity.com/
Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status or other status protected by applicable law.
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
