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Cost Accountant

Location: Waterbury, VT

Company Overview:

KORE Power, Inc. (KORE) is the leading U.S.-based developer of battery cell technology for the clean energy industry. With clients in energy storage, e-mobility, utility, industrial and mission-critical markets, KORE Power provides the backbone for decarbonization across the globe. As the first U.S.-based, American-owned, and fully integrated provider of cells, batteries, and solutions, KORE is uniquely positioned to serve these markets. Through the construction and operations of its large-scale battery cell manufacturing facility in the U.S., KORE is positioned to operate at 12 GWh per year capacity. The facility (the “KOREPlex”) will operate with net-zero carbon emissions through strategic partnerships and solar and storage co-generation.

KORE Power’s differentiated approach provides customers with direct access, unparalleled service, superior technology, and Tier 1 product availability. Focused on building sustainable communities, clean energy jobs, and green economic expansion, KORE Power is proud to offer a functional solution to real-world problems and fulfill market demand to deliver a zero-carbon future.

KORE Solutions, a division of KORE Power, Inc., in Waterbury, Vermont, provides custom power and battery energy storage solutions for all applications. Our products meet any energy demand and are designed to operate under any condition using clean energy sources. We have systems on every continent and in every environment.

We offer employees competitive wages and outstanding benefits in a casual but professional work environment. We are a growing company with a dedicated team supporting one another based on open communication and teamwork.

Job Overview

KORE Solutions is seeking a diligent and experienced Cost Accountant to join our accounting department. The cost accountant’s main responsibilities include maintaining project cost tracking, analysis and reporting on margin, monthly close support, maintaining projects in our cloud ERP system, revenue recognition, and performing GL account reconciliations.

Monthly close processes include revenue recognition reporting requirements, preparing journal entries, and project margin analysis. 

Other duties:

• Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Assisting others in the accounting department, as needed.
• Respond to information requests by management.
• Management of KORE Solutions project job codes.
• Assist with information gathering during annual audits.

Reports To

The position reports to the Accounting Manager.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to timely and accurately perform your duties, pivot to the requests of management, and identify and communicate any issues or concerns in a timely manner. Further, you should possess and demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining documentation for accounts payable, procurement, receivables.
• Preparing journal entries, analysis, and assisting with monthly close processes.
• Assist in performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
• Responding to information requests and assisting with audits.
• Assisting the accounting department as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; or relevant work experience

• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Currently holds or is working towards a CPA or CMA license preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Working experience with an ERP system preferred (Oracle Fusion).
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Good problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate orally. Hearing and vision within normal ranges with or without an assisted hearing device.
• No heavy lifting is expected, though occasional exertion of up to 25 lbs. of force may be required.

Work Environment

• The position is full-time in-person/on-site.
• The job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer and phone are normal.

KORE Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary, benefit package, stock incentive, and the ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere.