Staff Accountant na GTI Energy

GTI Energy, the nation’s leading research and development and training organization serving energy markets, has an opportunity for a Staff Accountant in our Finance & Accounting Group. The qualified candidate will work in areas focused on general ledgers, cash receipts, financial statements, reporting and analyses and other related finance and accounting related activities. 

GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges. By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy, we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies, protect our environment, and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do. We support and uplift people, ensuring they have the resources and confidence needed to live as their authentic selves and reach their full potential.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate, and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

Below is an overview of the primary responsibilities for a Staff Accountant. Please note that there will be other duties to perform as assigned.

• Perform account analysis and monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy of general ledger balances.
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Prepare supporting schedules for IRS Form 990 and other required tax documents.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation, including creation of PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules and research of reconciliation discrepancies.
• Support the annual insurance renewal process, including premium allocation and invoice preparation.

• Maintain fixed asset ledger including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, tagging, and physical location tracking.
• Perform month-end close activities related to fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly capital expenditure (CapEx) reports and spending plans.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and federal regulations (including Code of Federal Regulations) for assets purchased under direct sponsored projects.
• Evaluate and maintain Construction in Progress (CIP) projects, including annual fringe adjustments (provisional vs. actuals).
• Oversee property reports and ensure timely submission to federal agencies or sponsors.
• Maintain detailed records for equipment purchased through direct sponsor projects.
• Coordinate BI-Annual government inventories and annual reporting for insurance and audit purposes.
• Approve and document property sign-off at project closeouts.

• Process cash receipts, including entering deposits, posting batches, and reconciling daily/monthly activity.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Manage online payment tracking and processing of incoming wire transfers.
• Process zero-dollar cash receipts as required.

• Knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
• Strong attention to detail/accuracy and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization skills, ability to work under deadlines and adapt to priority changes
• Effective communications skills (internal and external)
• Positive team player and ability to work independently
• Exposure to Deltek Costpoint is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 2–3 years of accounting experience, with exposure to fixed assets, non-profit accounting, or grants preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 USD annually. This salary range is GTI Energy’s good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy’s business or organizational needs and an individual’s relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.  If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at [email protected] and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.