Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager will demonstrate extensive knowledge in GAAP as well as experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud or another Tier 1 ERP system (SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365).
Responsibilities
Process leader of Accounts Payable cycle
Ensuring that root causes of payment issues are identified, documented and resolved. Implementation of sustainable process changes & improvements
Establishment of clear ownership, action plans and follow up for AP exceptions
Cross-functional work across finance & business operations functions to resolve complex or recurring AP issues. Translation of finance requirements into guidance for non-finance stakeholders
Escalate material, time sensitive, or control related issues with clear facts, options and recommended solutions
Daily accounting activities and period-end close by monitoring & reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, and providing timely & accurate internal and external reporting
Support complex accounting matters & business transactions
Identifies & implements automation opportunities and process improvements
Proactively identifies and proposes accounting solutions for new or unusual business transactions and helps to ensure that the day-to-day accounting is consistent with corporate accounting policies and procedures
Supports ERP system projects, including defining requirements & testing/validating outputs
Ability to implement policies and procedures to help improve efficiencies
Supports internal and external audits. Submits initial deliverables & handles follow-up queries
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including significant end-to-end AP or procure-to-pay responsibility.
Demonstrated experience owning AP operations, resolving complex exceptions, and partnering with non-Finance stakeholders.
Experience with ERP-based invoice workflows, approval routing, three-way matching, payment processing, and AP reconciliations.
Experience designing or improving accounting processes and internal controls.
Strong Excel and data-analysis capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Publicly traded company experience is preferred
Experience leading an AP function, team, or major process-improvement initiative.
Experience in a project-based, engineering, construction, regulated, or rapidly scaling environment.
Oracle Fusion Cloud AP experience.
Experience developing dashboards or operational performance reporting.
Experience supporting a publicly traded company or public-company readiness environment.
Experience with electronic invoicing, workflow automation, supplier portals, or approved AI-enabled finance tools.
Critical Skills
Demonstrated ability to resolve sensitive or high-pressure payment and supplier issues with professionalism and sound judgment.
Skilled at influencing stakeholders and driving accountability without relying solely on formal authority.
Able to listen to operational concerns, explain control requirements clearly, and develop solutions that balance risk and business needs.
Skilled at managing competing priorities and maintaining constructive relationships during disagreements
Demonstrated discretion when handling confidential vendor, employee, banking, and payment information.
Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills, with an ability to de-escalate issues and maintain stakeholder trust.
Job Functions
Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
Repetitive work: Prolonged
Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
Travel required 0-10%
TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Job Details
Salary Range: $112,436 - $146,021
Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and Disability
Gender Affirmation Benefits
Parental Leave
401k Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
21 days of annually accrued PTO
Generous Holiday Schedule
10 paid holidays
Relocation Assistance
Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
