Rhythm Energy is hiring: Accountant in Town of Texas

Overview

Accountant at Rhythm Energy – The Accountant manages timely and accurate vendor payments while supporting Rhythm's general accounting, trade confirmations, and monthly close activities. This role strengthens financial operations and continuous innovation.

What you'll do

• Manage daily accounts payable activities, including reviewing, coding, and processing vendor invoices and payments in compliance with company policies and procedures (NetSuite, Rippling Spend, and Bill.com experience preferred).
• Ensure vendor invoices are properly approved and documented, maintain vendor master records, and assist with annual 1099 filings.
• Monitor and reconcile A/P aging, resolve discrepancies, and prepare weekly payment runs to ensure timely disbursements via ACH, wire, or check.
• Review and validate trade confirmations against counterparty records and internal trade capture systems, coordinating with traders, counterparties, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate and organized confirmation records to support audits, regulatory compliance, and internal reporting.
• Prepare and record monthly accrual transactions, maintain depreciation and amortization schedules, and perform account analyses to support prepaid expenses and monthly close.
• Support cross-functional finance initiatives, special projects, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy across AP, trade operations, and general accounting.

What you'll bring

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Accounting required
• Education/certifications: Accounting or Finance Degree
• Practical experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite strongly preferred) and AP automation tools (e.g., Rippling Spend, Bill.com).
• Proven track record in vendor management, invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment runs, ideally within a multi-entity or fast-growth company.
• Strong proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations) and confidence working with large data sets.
• Working knowledge of monthly close activities such as accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and amortization schedules.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with vendors, counterparties, and internal stakeholders across accounting, trading, and operations.
• A service-oriented mindset, ensuring accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism in every interaction with vendors, teammates, and counterparties.
• Accountability and ownership of deliverables, consistently meeting deadlines while upholding the highest standards of financial accuracy and compliance.
• Agility in adapting to change, a willingness to take on new challenges, and a commitment to advancing Rhythm's mission of building a modern, customer-first energy company.

What success looks like

• Own the end-to-end AP cycle, including vendor setup, approvals, payments, and A/P aging reconciliation.
• Fully manage trade confirmation processing and record keeping, meeting deadlines consistently.
• Contribute meaningfully to the monthly close by preparing accruals, prepaid schedules, and depreciation/amortization schedules on time.
• Identify at least one process improvement opportunity (e.g., automation, reporting, workflow efficiency) and propose a solution.
• Earn trust as a reliable partner for both internal teams and external vendors/counterparties.

Location

• United States: Remote-enabled. Our headquarters are located in Houston, Texas.

What you'll love

• Our culture. We are friendly, transparent, and love to innovate together.
• Flexible work-life balance. We embrace the mix of working remote and from the office.
• Professional development opportunities. We love to grow together.
• A chance to make a difference. We are a sustainably-driven company rethinking what's possible in Energy.
• Competitive compensation. We reward performance with annual bonuses and salary increases.
• Health Benefits. We promote your wellbeing with paid vacation and premium private medical insurance for you and your family.

About Us

Rhythm is a renewable energy and technology company empowering you to take control of your budget and your footprint. We combine energy market expertise with technology, design, and data science to create best-in-class products and services that are simple, delightful, and seamlessly integrated with the rhythm of your life. We aim to upend the energy status quo by setting a new standard of service excellence and customer partnership. We are a mission-driven, results-oriented group of engineers, businesspeople, designers and artists who love solving tough problems, all while making a positive impact on our communities.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy