American Clean Power Association (ACP)
Senior Accountant
American Clean Power Association (ACP), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus About Us
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power. Learn more at cleanpower.org.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring ACP’s financial integrity and operational excellence. By managing accurate and timely financial processes, this position supports ACP’s mission to advance the clean energy transition with transparency and accountability.
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant oversees critical accounting functions such as revenue processing, financial reporting, and compliance. This role collaborates closely with internal teams—including Membership and Conferences—as well as external partners to ensure smooth financial operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of balancing day-to-day financial management with continuous process improvement in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoice accuracy, reconciliation, and timely collections. Ensure revenue recognition and deferred revenue are recorded accurately in compliance with GAAP and ASC 606. Lead monthly close activities, including AR aging, general ledger reconciliations, and suspense account review. Prepare audit-ready documentation, including PBC lists, reconciliations, and revenue schedules; respond to auditor inquiries as needed. Oversee cash management, including deposits, transaction recording, and bank reconciliations. Coordinate with Membership, Conference, and other internal teams to align financial processes and resolve discrepancies. Monitor receivable transactions for accuracy and proper reporting; process customer refunds and resolve payment issues promptly. Support financial system improvements, including the transition from Protech to Salesforce Nimble and implementation of integrated workflows. Assist with grant and fund tracking for 501(c)(3) entities and ensure compliance with related financial reporting requirements. Perform shared services between entities – 501(c)3, 501(c)6 and PAC and reconcile intercompany transactions. Maintain adherence to internal controls and ACP’s accounting policies; coordinating with tax consultant to ensure proper filing and identify opportunities for process efficiency. Deliver responsive and professional support to internal stakeholders and external partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required. A CPA or CPA designation desired. 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and financial operations. Nonprofit experience strongly preferred, including work with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards. Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct and Workday Adaptive Planning (or similar ERP and planning tools). Familiarity with CRM systems such as Protech and Salesforce Nimble. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications. High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Effective communicator with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues. Collaborative team player with a customer service orientation and problem-solving mindset.
Job Conditions
We are a fast-paced, high-energy organization with a very ambitious agenda and a staff that is highly motivated. This position may experience high-level work demands and independent decision-making under tight timelines. Occasional travel outside of the Washington, DC area for meetings or events may be required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. ACP will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually. At ACP, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs. ACP offers 401k, PTO and sick leave, commuter benefits, wellness reimbursement, and professional development/tuition reimbursements for eligible employees.
This privacy notice applies to the processing of personal information that ACP collects about candidates for employment. Throughout the application process, ACP may collect some or all of the following categories of personal information: name and address; email address; age or date of birth; race or other demographic information; occupation and employment history; phone number; education; and/or social security number or other identification data.
ACP provides this information to third-party service providers to store and process this data on our behalf, for background checks, and for regulatory compliance. ACP does not sell any applicant personal information. Seniority level
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Senior Accountant
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American Clean Power Association (ACP) 1 hour ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Accountant
role at
American Clean Power Association (ACP) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. American Clean Power Association (ACP) provided pay range
This range is provided by American Clean Power Association (ACP). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus About Us
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is the leading voice of today’s multi-tech clean energy industry, representing energy storage, wind, utility-scale solar, clean hydrogen, and transmission companies. ACP is committed to meeting America’s energy and national security goals and building our economy with fast-growing, low-cost, and reliable domestic power. Learn more at cleanpower.org.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring ACP’s financial integrity and operational excellence. By managing accurate and timely financial processes, this position supports ACP’s mission to advance the clean energy transition with transparency and accountability.
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant oversees critical accounting functions such as revenue processing, financial reporting, and compliance. This role collaborates closely with internal teams—including Membership and Conferences—as well as external partners to ensure smooth financial operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of balancing day-to-day financial management with continuous process improvement in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoice accuracy, reconciliation, and timely collections. Ensure revenue recognition and deferred revenue are recorded accurately in compliance with GAAP and ASC 606. Lead monthly close activities, including AR aging, general ledger reconciliations, and suspense account review. Prepare audit-ready documentation, including PBC lists, reconciliations, and revenue schedules; respond to auditor inquiries as needed. Oversee cash management, including deposits, transaction recording, and bank reconciliations. Coordinate with Membership, Conference, and other internal teams to align financial processes and resolve discrepancies. Monitor receivable transactions for accuracy and proper reporting; process customer refunds and resolve payment issues promptly. Support financial system improvements, including the transition from Protech to Salesforce Nimble and implementation of integrated workflows. Assist with grant and fund tracking for 501(c)(3) entities and ensure compliance with related financial reporting requirements. Perform shared services between entities – 501(c)3, 501(c)6 and PAC and reconcile intercompany transactions. Maintain adherence to internal controls and ACP’s accounting policies; coordinating with tax consultant to ensure proper filing and identify opportunities for process efficiency. Deliver responsive and professional support to internal stakeholders and external partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required. A CPA or CPA designation desired. 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and financial operations. Nonprofit experience strongly preferred, including work with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) organizations. Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards. Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct and Workday Adaptive Planning (or similar ERP and planning tools). Familiarity with CRM systems such as Protech and Salesforce Nimble. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications. High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Effective communicator with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance colleagues. Collaborative team player with a customer service orientation and problem-solving mindset.
Job Conditions
We are a fast-paced, high-energy organization with a very ambitious agenda and a staff that is highly motivated. This position may experience high-level work demands and independent decision-making under tight timelines. Occasional travel outside of the Washington, DC area for meetings or events may be required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. ACP will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually. At ACP, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs. ACP offers 401k, PTO and sick leave, commuter benefits, wellness reimbursement, and professional development/tuition reimbursements for eligible employees.
This privacy notice applies to the processing of personal information that ACP collects about candidates for employment. Throughout the application process, ACP may collect some or all of the following categories of personal information: name and address; email address; age or date of birth; race or other demographic information; occupation and employment history; phone number; education; and/or social security number or other identification data.
ACP provides this information to third-party service providers to store and process this data on our behalf, for background checks, and for regulatory compliance. ACP does not sell any applicant personal information. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing and Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at American Clean Power Association (ACP) by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified about new Senior Accountant jobs in
Washington, DC . Washington DC-Baltimore Area $26.00-$28.84 3 weeks ago Washington, DC $80,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago Bethesda, MD $75,000.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago Bethesda, MD $75,000.00-$85,000.00 5 days ago Washington, DC $90,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $100,000.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks ago Bethesda, MD $100,000.00-$125,000.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $90,000.00-$120,000.00 4 days ago Riverdale, MD $100,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area 3 months ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $80,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago Gaithersburg, MD $105,000.00-$120,000.00 1 month ago Bethesda, MD $65,000.00-$75,000.00 2 weeks ago Arlington, VA $65,000.00-$85,000.00 6 days ago Maryland, United States $70,000.00-$90,000.00 2 months ago Washington, DC $42,500.00-$47,500.00 4 months ago Bethesda, MD $85,000.00-$95,000.00 4 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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