Financial Analyst

Mantis Innovation • Houston, Texas • Full Time

Posted on Fri, Jun 5, 2026

Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facility—inside and out—and can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward, including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVAC assessment management, pavement, building envelope, data center optimization, and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits, HVAC/mechanical systems, and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation.

General Purpose

This position entails supporting the financial analysis and accounting processing of our Energy and Corporate functional areas of the company. Key responsibilities involve posting cash receipts, reviewing and processing commission payouts, expense reporting management, and analysis on cash discrepancies along the way. Other duties include AP/AR processing and analysis, 1099 reporting, meter review analysis, producing sales commissions, ensuring consistency and accuracy. You'll also support ad-hoc incentive commission payouts, and compile and process tax filings payments.

General Ledger Accounting & Financial Analysis

Monitor accounts receivable and work on collection efforts
Support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processing and analysis
Provide weekly AP listing for payment approval. Items not approved to be communicated for cash forecasting
Review vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and adherence to company policies, paying particular attention to reasonableness
Secure/verify approvals on all invoices, expense reports and check requests
Troubleshoot any and all AP related discrepancies
Analyze and post cash receipts from customer commission reports, and resolve errors from cash receipt postings
Perform analysis on difference between posted and expected cash collections, and follow up with customers to determine what caused variances
Communicate with internal and external sales partners to answer questions relating to commissions
Produce sales commissions for internal sales representatives on both a monthly and quarterly basis, checking for accuracy and reasonableness compared to prior periods
Prepare special project analyses as required
Compile information for external auditors as required
Charge expenses to appropriate accounts by analyzing invoices and expense reports, and recording entries, utilizing Navan and Bill.com
Credit card transaction imports and reconciliations, utilizing Navan for further uploading into Sage Intacct
Produce monthly expense reporting through Navan
Assist with month-end accruals
Manage tax filings for the Energy functional area, in addition to Corporate returns
Support annual 1099 reporting and compliance requirements
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
Research and recommend programs, policies, and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the accounts payable function, including internal controls and customer service
Close commodity contracts in CRM, ensuring that terms are accurate

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in staff accounting, gneral ledger accounting, or related field
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Familiarity and competency with accounting software packages
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
Advanced communication skills, verbal & written

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a key contributor of a team within a growing company
Experience in the Retail Energy market

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Exceptional organizational skills
Able to problem solve, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Work effectively with colleagues and Sales Partners by practicing respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving and honest communication
Build trusting relationships acting with integrity, courtesy and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions
Flexibility to deal with the unexpected
Detail oriented and accurate data entry and data analysis skills
Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications
Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner

$65,000 - $85,000 a yearBase SalaryNote: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. What else can we offer you? We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career! Not sure you meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Mantis, we’re committed to building an inclusive and equitable team—so if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn’t match every single qualification. Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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