Financial reporting

The Position

Do you dream about creating a more sustainable future? At Uplight, we are motivating energy users and providers to accelerate the clean energy ecosystem.

Working with over 90 of the world’s leading electric and gas utilities, Uplight provides an end-to-end customer energy experience.

Uplight delivers personalized experiences that customers have now come to expect improving satisfaction, increasing revenue, reducing the cost to serve, and contributing to carbon reduction goals.

We are B Corp certified, enabling us to put our values into action by not only making decisions for the benefit of our shareholders, but also for our customers, environment, employees, and community.

We are seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals for our business and the planet.

What you get to do :

We are looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant who will be responsible for the preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements.

They will be critical to ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the financial statements. This position will report to the Sr.

Manager of Technical Accounting. The position will interact closely with the Accounting Department, Finance and Operations.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical and communications skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to explain the cause and impact of financial results.

What you will contribute :

Produce the quarterly financial statements, notes, and variance explanations from prior periods for internal and external stakeholders including equity owners.

Review and document the tie out and underlying support.

• Work within the monthly close process timelines, including documenting reviews for select processes.


• Prepare the consolidated and subsidiary cash flow statements.


• Prepare reports as required under debt agreement.


• Prepare consolidation entries and other intercompany transactions.


• Assist in complex accounting projects, including valuation and accounting for business combinations, and accounting for debt and equity instruments, and other non-routine accounting entries or analysis.


• Assist with the annual audit process, including preparation of various audit support requests.


• Assist in implementing and executing process improvements and controls.


• Participate in other projects as required.


• Prepare regulatory report filings for non-US entities.

Skills and experience are necessary, but we hire on value alignment first, so if you feel you would be a good fit with us, still consider applying.

What you bring to Uplight

• Minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience or combination public accounting and industry experience.


• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.


• Experience with SEC reporting, a plus.


• Ability to research various accounting issues.


• Knowledge of NetSuite, a plus.


• Advanced system skills including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Strong analytical and organizational skills.


• Attention to detail and highly effective planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to work effectively cross functionally.

What makes working at Uplight amazing :

In addition to all the standard medical and dental benefits, that kick in Day 1, we are :

• Committed to the environment, our employees, and our communities.


• Focused on career growth by following defined career ladders.


• Committed to taking our work and mission seriously and .we love to laugh!

We also provide :
• 401k Match


• 401k Match


• Medical, vision, and dental insurance


• Monthly wellness stipend


• Peer to peer recognition program


• Management by objectives bonus plan


• Innovative flexible time off policy


• Exceptionally collaborative and cool office spaces

Salary Range : $64,100 to $74,200

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above.

The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Uplight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Last updated : 2022-11-24