Accounting Manager (Part-Time)

Type: Part-time; hourly
Location: Remote
Pay Range: $40-$65/hr (depending on experience), 20-30 hours/week

About IREC

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working toward a 100% clean energy future that is reliable, resilient, and equitable. Our mission is to build the foundation for rapid adoption of clean energy and energy efficiency to benefit people, the economy, and our planet. IREC provides independent leadership and trusted clean energy expertise through three interrelated strategies:

• Workforce Development: IREC leads initiatives to build a diverse, qualified clean energy workforce while ensuring clean energy workers have access to family-sustaining careers.
• State Regulatory Engagement: IREC represents the public interest in state regulatory proceedings and develops/disseminates best practices to ensure that all distributed energy resources (DERs) have fair and efficient access to the grid.
• Local Initiatives: IREC supports local governments to develop and implement policies and practices that accelerate the equitable deployment of clean energy.

IREC’s Foundational Values

• We value the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and thoughts, and believe it leads to better outcomes and greater organizational impact.
• We value the uniqueness and dignity of each individual and their right to be their true and complete self.
• We believe in the potential of the clean energy transition to advance equity in our nation.

About the Position

IREC is seeking an Accounting Manager to serve as the organization’s sole in-house lead for all budget and grant-related activities, including tracking spend, invoices, reporting, compliance, and budget reconciliation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for managing all day-to-day accounting operations and serving as the primary liaison with IREC’s external accounting firm. This person will manage a complex funding portfolio (foundation, federal, state, and private), ensure that financials are audit-ready, and serve as the go-to resource for program teams and leadership. Reporting to the CEO, the Accounting Manager plays a central role in maintaining the financial integrity of a mission-driven nonprofit working toward a 100% clean energy future.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:

Financial Oversight, Reporting, and Compliance

• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations as the sole in-house accountant for IREC
• Manage IREC’s external accounting firm and oversee the daily accounting operations, including reimbursements, AP, AR, general ledger, and reconciliations
• Own management of IREC’s cloud-based financial software platforms, including Bill.com and Intacct
• Prepare periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) that include balance sheets, income statements, and budget-to-actual reports
• Ensure that all IREC managers receive biweekly updates on billing and the latest financial status of their grants
• Support the CEO in contract review and compliance, flagging financial risks, and ensuring adherence to funder requirements

Grant Financial Management and Collaboration

• Oversee a portfolio of grants and restricted funding across programs, including tracking, drawdown, forecasting, and reconciling multiple budgets for a single project
• Track and report on financial activity for government, foundation, and other restricted grants in accordance with funder and contract agreement requirements
• Own responsibility for federal grant financial reporting (e.g., SF-425, FFR), as well as monthly budget reporting
• Collaborate with leadership and program staff on grant budget development, financial reporting, and budget modifications
• Provide variance analysis and budget guidance to program leaders, as well as financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and long-term organizational goals

Internal Policy Controls and Improvements

• Lead audit preparation in partnership with external and forensic accountants; ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready at all times
• Develop, document, and continuously strengthen internal controls and financial policies, including travel reimbursements, credit card management, and expense authorization procedures
• Drive process improvements across financial operations, leveraging technology and best practices to increase efficiency and reduce risk

IREC team members collaborate primarily in the virtual environment, leveraging remote meetings, project management, and other collaboration tools to stay connected and on task.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Qualities for This Role:

Required Skills and Capacities: 

• Highly proficient with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks, or similar platforms
• Strong foundation in general and nonprofit accounting standards, including fund accounting (ASC 958), with the ability to consistently apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) across all financial functions
• 7+ years of general accounting experience, including: 
• • 3+ years of managerial-level financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations
  • 2+ years working with grant-funded programs and demonstrated familiarity with federal and foundation grant compliance requirements
• Familiarity with government financial platforms, including EERE-PMC, VIPER, ASAP, FedConnect, and PAGE
• Proven experience serving as the primary liaison to an external accounting or audit firm, including coordinating audit preparation, documentation, and follow-through on findings
• Comfortable operating as the sole in-house accounting professional, with strong self-direction, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize effectively without day-to-day supervision

Preferred Additional Skills and Capacities:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent certification a plus—though equivalent professional experience will be given consideration
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Clear and confident written and verbal communicator, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance colleagues
• Willingness to be flexible, adapt to new technologies, learn, and continuously improve processes
• Passionate about clean energy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

Applicants must be based in and authorized to work in the United States.

Application Process and Anticipated Timeline

To apply, please submit your resume and answer the following questions (questions will be listed directly on the application): 

1. Please confirm whether you are based in the United States and do not require sponsorship. (yes/no)
2. This is a part-time role estimated at 20-30 hours per week. Please share your availability, including the days and hours you are generally available to work.
3. Describe your experience managing federal grant reporting. Which government platforms have you used? Describe the reports you’ve prepared and submitted in the past. (200 words or less)
4. Please briefly describe a financial management-related policy you’ve written or supported the development of (e.g., travel reimbursement, company credit card usage, procurement, etc.). If you haven’t developed one before, please describe what you would include in your “employee reimbursements for work travel expenses” policy. Bullet point format is ok. (200 words or less)

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We anticipate the following timeline: 

• May 11, 2026: Priority review begins
• Week of May 25th: 30-minute Preliminary Interviews with HR, including introductory overview of IREC
• Early June: Live Skills Assessment
• Week of June 15th: Final Interviews with CEO & Interim Deputy Director
  
  
  

IREC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and embracing a workplace with diverse voices and perspectives. We strongly encourage and seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Applicants are not discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical conditions, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.