What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst | Austin, TX (On-site) position at CarbonBetter?
At CarbonBetter, we believe what is good for the planet is good for business.
We are a certified minority-owned sustainability and energy logistics company headquartered in Austin, Texas, helping organizations transition to a net-zero economy. Meet the team and our story here: https://carbonbetter.com/about/
About The Role
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join our growing team and support the accounting operations of a small but exceptionally fast-growing company. In this role, you will work closely with our natural gas business, owning day-to-day accounting activities and helping build scalable processes as we grow. You will gain exposure to accounts receivable and payable, general ledger and reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting and analysis for stand-alone portfolios. As the company continues to grow rapidly, this role will evolve with new responsibilities and projects.
What You Will Do
We are a certified minority-owned sustainability and energy logistics company headquartered in Austin, Texas, helping organizations transition to a net-zero economy. Meet the team and our story here: https://carbonbetter.com/about/
About The Role
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to join our growing team and support the accounting operations of a small but exceptionally fast-growing company. In this role, you will work closely with our natural gas business, owning day-to-day accounting activities and helping build scalable processes as we grow. You will gain exposure to accounts receivable and payable, general ledger and reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting and analysis for stand-alone portfolios. As the company continues to grow rapidly, this role will evolve with new responsibilities and projects.
What You Will Do
- Partner with various natural gas counterparties to reconcile and resolve discrepancies for wholesale natural gas trades.
- Collaborate with our internal trade operations team to reconcile trade statements with external counterparties and resolve differences.
- Support compliance with state taxes related to natural gas activities.
- Perform accounts receivable and accounts payable processing and data entry with a high level of accuracy.
- Prepare, reconcile, and remit weekly sales commissions for external channel partners.
- Perform detailed monthly profit and loss analysis for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Reconcile and monitor cash balances, including daily bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
- Review accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance with GAAP and internal reporting standards.
- Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Maintain and improve accounting controls by following existing processes and recommending enhancements where you see inefficiencies or risks.
- Provide backup and support to the Accounting Team with financial reports, state information and tax reporting, regulatory compliance, audits, and other ad‑hoc tasks as needed.
- Protect the organization’s value and our people by maintaining strict confidentiality of all financial and personnel information.
- 2 years of experience in accounting or a closely related field.
- Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver in a busy, fast-growth environment.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently with limited formal training and supervision.
- Advanced Excel skills, including lookups and complex formulas.
- Solid knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in accounting and finance.
- Collaborative attitude, flexibility, and eagerness to learn within a team environment.
- International accounting and state tax experience is a plus but not required.
- QuickBooks experience is strongly preferred.
- Location: On-site, Austin, TX
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT
- Type: Full-time, permanent position
- Competitive pay that rewards your experience and impact.
- Flexible paid time off policy plus company holidays, because balance matters.
- Generous employer contributions toward your benefits package, including full coverage of basic health insurance in our standard plan.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
- A collaborative, purpose-driven culture where your work makes a difference.
- The chance to grow with a fast-moving, sustainability-focused company shaping a net-zero future.