Staff Accountant

Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., the REMADE Institute is a $140 million public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy and dedicated to accelerating the U.S. s transition to a Circular Economy. Part of the Manufacturing USA network of 16 advanced manufacturing institutes, REMADE is committed to reducing energy consumption, decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the supply and use of recycled materials, increasing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and creating clean economy jobs. In fact, Reducing Embodied-energy And Decreasing Emissions is in our name: REMADE.

REMADE s specific mission is to enable the early-stage applied research and development of key technologies to dramatically reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with industrial-scale materials production and processing. By focusing its efforts on the technologies that will eliminate and/or mitigate the technical and economic barriers that prevent greater material reuse, remanufacturing, recovery and recycling, REMADE is leading the nation s transition from a linear take-make-dispose economy to a make-use-reuse-remanufacture-recycle Circular Economy.

Position Summary

The REMADE Institute s Staff Accountant will report to the Finance Director and be responsible for day to day Accounting functions. This position requires a positive attitude

and entrepreneurial spirit; along with the drive to evolve the REMADE Institute to its highest levels of performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor financial transactions for sponsored projects
• Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and organizational policies and procedures
• Comply with all regulatory requirements to include Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements, accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Complete other assignments as requested
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to this list of primary responsibilities

This job is based in the Rochester, NY office.

Required Experience

• Three to Five years general accounting experience in a not-for-profit setting
• Hands on post award grant administration experience
• Knowledge of cost sharing accounting practices
• Knowledge of Federal Uniform Guidance Regulations
• In-depth knowledge of non-profit finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software

Educational Experience

• BS in Accounting or Business Administration