🎯 Why we exist

We’re on a mission to improve the reliability, transparency, and efficiency of our energy systems, fostering a future with sustainable and abundant energy. To accomplish our aims, we’re leveraging machine learning and optimization methods to price risk effectively for the financial rails of our future energy systems, and to accelerate the deployment of clean energy resources.

We envision energy systems that are efficient, autonomous, resilient, and powered by 100% renewable energy.

🧗 Who we are

Our founders (ex-Apple, Bluevine; ex-Affirm, Square, Google) are Stanford alumni with experience in large software systems, machine learning, and structured finance. Our world-class investors, Maverick Ventures and Caffeinated Capital, are aligned to our policy objectives and platform vision.

We're headquartered in New York City with hubs in Chicago and San Francisco.

The Role

Comity is looking for an hourly Bookkeeper to support the company’s financial operations and help ensure accurate and compliant accounting practices. This role will be responsible for preparing financial reports and supporting our leadership team in maintaining financial transparency and operational efficiency. You will work closely with Business Operations and external partners to ensure timely and accurate financial management.

We estimate this part-time role will require approximately 10 hours per month.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Prepare reconciliations and financial statements in compliance with GAAP

• Facilitate the company’s annual audit by coordinating with external auditors and internal stakeholders

• Partner with Business Operations to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting

• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes

We’re excited about you because:

• You have 5+ years of bookkeeping experience

• You have experience working with GAAP compliance, reconciliations, and financial reporting

• You have experience working in Quickbooks, Excel, and Google Sheets

• You bring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently

Nice to haves:

• You hold a CPA license

• Experience in accounting for power trading or commodities businesses

• Experience in start-up finance and accounting processes

• Familiarity with Python and SQL for data analysis and reporting

Location

This role is fully remote.

At Comity, we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our priority is to ensure that all applicants are provided with fair and equal access to employment opportunities. Recruiting and hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other class protected by law.