Who is Optera?

What problem are we solving?

Why work at Optera?

Why this opportunity?

Optera is growing faster than ever and we are rapidly expanding our market leading product and services. We are looking for a Senior Accounting Specialist to ensure Optera’s invoicing and payments processes run smoothly. Join us on our journey to deliver the best sustainability management software in the world.

The role and responsibilities

• Track SaaS and professional service contracts to forecast revenue and ensure invoicing occurs in a timely manner. 
• Collaborate with the Services team on tracking time and materials for Professional Services contracts. 
• Invoice customers and empathetically follow-up on overdue receivables. 
• Manage AP process confirming invoices and making payments.
• Reconcile banking transactions and conduct transfers and wires.
• Code expenses accurately for the P&L and provide regular reporting on budget vs. actual.
• Complete accounting portions of vendor onboarding documentation for new customers. 
• Process payroll and expense reimbursements for Optera employees. 
• Collaborate with COO and CFO to continually improve month close process and financial reporting.
• Manage local tax requirements and collaborate with tax accounting firm to ensure they have all necessary documentation and information. 
• Improve current accounting processes to streamline systems and prepare the company for further growth, potentially including selecting and implementing a SaaS-specific accounting platform.

Your qualities

• Empathetic communicator comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels of a company
• Take initiative on work and manage the process to continue moving items forward. 
• Ability to think strategically about process improvements
• A lover of details and numbers
• Enjoy the dynamic environment of a growing startup

Your experience/qualifications

• Knowledge and prior use of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 
• Experience and a high level of comfort with Quickbooks Online
• Years of experience managing all aspects of accounting at a growing business
• Years of experience working at a SaaS company with ARR/MRR
• Proficiency in microsoft office suite and google workspace suite

Nice to have

• Experience invoicing through online platforms such as Ariba and Coupa
• Experience with a SaaS-specific accounting platform such as Chargebee, SaaSOptics, Zuora, Sage, etc. 
• Degree/certificate in accounting or finance

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Optera is committed to creating a diverse environment that is safe and welcoming to all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We take this very seriously and expect that you do too.

Benefits

• Unrestricted PTO and flexible work schedule
• Health insurance including dental and vision
• Short and Long term Disability Insurance
• 12 weeks maternity/paternity leave (8 weeks paid)
• Wellness budget
• Budget for home/office workstation
• Professional development budget
• 401k with 3% company match and ESG investment options
• Company-wide Bonus program 
• Colorado Eco-pass (regional bus pass)
• Team happy hours, retreats, hikes/bike rides, yoga, and ping-pong