About ClearPath, Inc
ClearPath's mission is to accelerate American innovation to reduce global energy emissions. To advance that mission, we develop cutting-edge policy solutions on clean energy and industrial innovation. An entrepreneurial, strategic nonprofit, ClearPath (501(c)(3)) collaborates with public and private sector stakeholders on innovations in nuclear energy, carbon capture, hydropower, natural gas, geothermal, energy storage, critical minerals, and heavy industry to enable private-sector deployment of critical technologies. Started in 2014 by entrepreneur Jay Faison, ClearPath engages in the direct education of policymakers within the White House, Congress, Executive Agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Interior, and regulators.

ClearPath Values:

• Teamwork: We empower each other to accomplish our shared mission.

• Purpose: We believe the principles of limited government, free markets, and fiscal responsibility are essential to achieving our mission.

• Ownership: We empower teammates to visibly own and achieve goals.

• Adaptability: We are open to new, complex ideas and test our assumptions to lead change and advance our mission.

• Curiosity: We have a proactive desire to learn, grow, and improve ourselves, our ideas, and our mission in a thoughtful and focused way.

• Credibility: We agree that being trustworthy and believable is everything for building and maintaining influence.

Job Summary
Location: Washington, DC or Remote (U.S.)
The Staff Accountant will collaborate with external accounting resources and will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day accounting operations, including but not limited to, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and reconciliations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Accounting

• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.

• Perform account reconciliations, including bank statements, and investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensure accurate coding, and timely payment of invoices.

• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.

• Review and process employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies.

• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. 

• Assist in the preparation of high-level and detailed financial reporting, analysis, and modeling for presentation to Funders, COO, CEO and Board of Directors.

• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by management.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies.

• Provide support during internal and external audits, including preparing necessary documentation and responding to audit inquiries.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA or working towards CPA designation is a plus

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment

• Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage Intacct, Quikbooks)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• A professional and personal commitment to ClearPath's mission and values

Candidate Requirements

• Deliberative Decision Making – Gather, consider, and evaluate all relevant information to make logical conclusions before being moved to action. Able to put aside personal biases and take an objective approach to making decisions based on data or other pertinent facts.

• Analytical Thinking – Have the capability and the inclination to identify and synthesize information from diverse sources by looking for patterns in data, making connections between seemingly unrelated events, and understanding how different parts of a system are interdependent.

• Learning Agility – Able to discern patterns in data, recognize relationships between concepts, and rapidly apply learning from one context to solve analogous problems in different contexts.

• Information Seeking – Have an underlying curiosity and desire to know more about things, people, or issues. They go beyond routine questions and dig for exact information to resolve discrepancies.

• Quality Focus – Are able to manage the efficiency, accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the work that they produce.

• Time Management – Able to manage multiple responsibilities by being organized and keeping on top of important time-sensitive tasks.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Annual bonus, historically awarded

• Paid professional development opportunities

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 

• Retirement Benefit offering an employer matching contribution of employee contributions $1 for $1 on the first 5% of pay contributed

• No set vacation policy - take what you need whenever workflow allows

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules

• Fully stocked office kitchen in a newly renovated building on Capitol Hill