Accounting Analyst | Austin, TX (On-site)

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

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Partner with various natural gas counterparties to reconcile and resolve discrepancies for wholesale natural gas trades.

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Collaborate with our internal trade operations team to reconcile trade statements with external counterparties and resolve differences.

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Support compliance with state taxes related to natural gas activities.

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Perform accounts receivable and accounts payable processing and data entry with a high level of accuracy.

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Prepare, reconcile, and remit weekly sales commissions for external channel partners.

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Perform detailed monthly profit and loss analysis for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts.

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Reconcile and monitor cash balances, including daily bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.

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Review accounting records, financial statements, and other reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance with GAAP and internal reporting standards.

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Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

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Maintain and improve accounting controls by following existing processes and recommending enhancements where you see inefficiencies or risks.

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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.

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Protect the organization’s value and our people by maintaining strict confidentiality of all financial and personnel information.

What you bring

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2+ years of experience in accounting or a closely related field.

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Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver in a busy, fast-growth environment.

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Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently with limited formal training and supervision.

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Advanced Excel skills, including lookups and complex formulas.

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Solid knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in accounting and finance.

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Collaborative attitude, flexibility, and eagerness to learn within a team environment.

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International accounting and state tax experience is a plus but not required.

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QuickBooks experience is strongly preferred.

Role details

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Location: On-site, Austin, TX

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Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT

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Type: Full-time, permanent position

Benefits

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Competitive pay that rewards your experience and impact.

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Flexible paid time off policy plus company holidays, because balance matters.

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Generous employer contributions toward your benefits package, including full coverage of basic health insurance in our standard plan.

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Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

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A collaborative, purpose-driven culture where your work makes a difference.

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The chance to grow with a fast-moving, sustainability-focused company shaping a net-zero future.

If you are excited about combining hands-on accounting work with the opportunity to support the energy transition, we would love to hear from you.